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Abstract Total knee replacement (TKR) is a surgical procedure in which the diseased parts of the knee joint are replaced with an artificial prosthesis. The main aim for TKR surgeries is to relieve the significant disabling pain that not responded to the conservative measures. Worldwide, TKR is the most commonly performed joint replacement surgeries (Scott , 2018). Aim of the study: This study aimed to assess the biopsychosocial needs of patients undergoing total knee replacement through the following: 1- Assess the physical needs of patients undergoing total knee replacement. 2- Assess the psychological needs of patients undergoing total knee replacement. 3- Assess the social needs of patients undergoing total knee replacement. Research questions: 1- What are the physical needs of patients undergoing total knee replacement? Summary 155 2- What are the psychological needs of patients undergoing total knee replacement? 3- What are the social needs of patients undergoing total knee replacement? Subjects and methods: Research design A descriptive exploratory design was utilized in this study. Setting The study was conducted at orthopedic units at Al- Helal hospital that affiliated to the Ministry of Health. Subject: A purposive sample of (70) adult patients who were admitted to the above mentioned setting. Patients were selected according to the following inclusion criteria both sexes, above40 years old, willing to participate and able to communicate. Tools of data collection: Data were collected through using the following tools:- Summary 156 I- Patient’s interviewing questionnaire tool:-This tool was developed be the researcher and included two parts: First part: included the socio-demographic characteristics of patient. The second part: concerned with patients’ health history . II- Western Ontario and McMater universities (WOMAC) Osteoarthritis Index LK3.1: This tool was adapted from (Bellamy, 1988) and modified by researchers to assess the physical needs for patients undergoing TKR. It was composed of three subscales; Pain, Stiffness and Physical function. III- Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS): This tool was adopted from (Zigmond and Snaith, 1983) to assess psychological needs for patients undergoing TKR. It was divided into two subscales; Anxiety and Depression. IV- Social Dysfunction Rating Scale (SDRS): This tool was adopted from (McDowell, 2006) to assess social needs for patients undergoing TKR. |