Nurse-Led Telehealth vs In-Person Follow-Up After Total Knee Replacement

Participants receive scheduled postoperative nursing consultations delivered remotely via the HA Go mobile application, a secure, hospital-approved telehealth platform. Consultations occur approximately two weeks after total knee replacement surgery, with additional sessions arranged as clinically needed within the first month post-surgery. Each telehealth session lasts about 20 to 30 minutes and includes assessment of recovery progress, monitoring for complications, patient education, and guidance on rehabilitation exercises. Patients receive technical support to facilitate effective use of the telehealth platform. This intervention leverages virtual care technology to provide convenient, accessible nursing follow-up without requiring in-person clinic visits.

Participants receive scheduled postoperative nursing consultations in person at the Specialist Outpatient Department. Each consultation lasts approximately 20 to 30 minutes and includes physical assessment, monitoring for complications, patient education, and rehabilitation guidance. Follow-up visits are typically scheduled two weeks after total knee replacement surgery, with additional visits as clinically indicated. This intervention represents standard postoperative nursing care delivered face-to-face.