PICOT Question:

Does implementing comprehensive postoperative follow-up programs compared to standard postoperative care reduce complications and hospital readmissions within six months in patients aged 65 and older undergoing total joint replacement surgery?

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Zheng, Q. Y., Geng, L., Ni, M., Sun, J. Y., Ren, P., Ji, Q. B., Li, J. C., & Zhang, G. Q. (2019). Modern instant messaging platform for postoperative follow-up of patients after total joint arthroplasty may reduce re-admission rate.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research,14(1), 464. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-019-1407-3

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