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Osteoarthritis of the knee is an important issue that leads to the deterioration of lower limb function in the elderly, which in turn affects overall health. Beside conservative treatment, surgery is considered one of the most effective treatments for osteoarthritis of the knee. However, postoperative kinesiophobia that involves excessive fear related to movement and exercise can cause delayed postoperative rehabilitation and exercise, is often overlooked. Clinical evaluation and care after knee arthroplasty mainly involve postoperative pain management and wound care. The effects of kinesiphobia on exercise and activity in daily life are often ignored. Therefore, the assessment and care of kinesiophobia have to be carried out in the clinical setting. This paper conducted a literature review examining the definition, cause, assessment tools for assessing clinical cases, and care strategies of kinesiophobia. Care strategies of kinesiophobia that provide a more holistic patient-centred assessment, function and activities of daily living training, and psychotherapeutic care are discussed. It is hoped that through this paper health care professional gain new information on kinesiophobia assessment and care, and can apply patient care skills into clinical care to improve the overall care quality for clients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
