Abstract:Preoperative optimization of patients seeking total joint arthroplasty is becoming more common, and risk scores, which provide an estimate for the risk of complications following procedures, are often used to assist with the preoperative decision-making process. The aim of this study was to characterize the use of risk scores at institutions that utilize nurse navigators in the preoperative optimization process. The survey included 207 nurse navigators identified via the National Association of Orthopaedic Nur… Show more
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