Participants were assessed for functional status using standard modification; mobility assessed, as well as general medical issues. Data was analyzed using the 1975 Sickness Impact Profile, a standard explanatory measurement within the field. 7. 2. Summarize the results of the study in your own words -- remember that results are the findings based on analysis of the data. The study found that functional status improved between pre and post-operative states in patients who underwent total hip replacement surgery. This also included basic mobility and movement. No real relationship was established regarding the patient's pain, however.

8. 3. What findings from this study were based on descriptive statistics? List them below.

Patients asked to rate (describe) themselves on predetermined research measures.

No attention to mortality.

Table 4 presents statistically significant correlations in patients

Literature review and extensive analysis provides base score data signals.

9. 4. What findings from this study were based on inferential statistics? List them below. (if there were no inferential statistics used, what other process was used to develop the research findings?)

Inferences based on literature review and historiography of initial surgical approach.

Inferences made on pain management in different age groups.

Relationships between levels of pain, complications during surgical procedure.

10. 5. What points did the author cover in the discussion section of the research...

Additionally, it appears that the relationship between the orthopedic nurse and the optimism of nurses can most certainly never be minimized.
11. 6. Do you agree with the author's conclusions -- can this study be applied to your clinical practice? Why or why not? The study uses very sound logic in providing a basic template for pre-operative patients so that their post-operative experiences will be shorter and less painful. The authors brought in the psycho-social as well as the pragmatic aspects of surgical care, showing how we can improve patient outcomes in almost every case with a few simple suggestions. Study suggests that a further, more robust, project be undertaken designed with more psychological and cultural basis for data comparison(s).