LV Ligang, HE Jinhuan, HAN Mo, et al. Nursing Report on Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Physiotherapy for a Case of Knee Osteoarthritis[DB/OL].Clinical Archives of Integrative Medicine, 2026.
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LV Ligang, HE Jinhuan, HAN Mo, et al. Nursing Report on Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Physiotherapy for a Case of Knee Osteoarthritis[DB/OL].Clinical Archives of Integrative Medicine, 2026.DOI: 10.12209/CAIM202603120002.
Nursing Report on Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Physiotherapy for a Case of Knee Osteoarthritis
This study summarizes the personalized nursing experience of a 68-year-old patient with knee osteoarthritis (KOA) receiving integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine (TCM-WM) physiotherapy. Comprehensive assessment established nursing diagnoses, followed by a pain management and rehabilitation plan incorporating pharmacological analgesia, TCM external therapies, and functional training. A multifactorial fall prevention strategy—addressing advanced age and joint instability—was implemented, including risk assessment, environmental modifications, and behavioral training. Disease education and self-management guidance were provided throughout the intervention. Post-treatment outcomes demonstrated significant pain reduction, improved joint mobility, and enhanced activities of daily living (ADLs), with no adverse events during hospitalization. The patient was discharged after 23 days. The findings suggest that systematic TCM-WM integrated nursing can effectively alleviate pain, promote functional recovery, and ensure safety in KOA patients, offering a reference for clinical nursing practice in similar cases.
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