Spine Surgery Patient Education Materials
To help ensure optimal outcomes, patients scheduled for spine surgery will undergo a comprehensive preoperative education program, which includes:
- A nurse practitioner, who will explain the progression of a patient’s hospitalization from admission to discharge
- A case coordinator, who will be assigned to help patients plan for discharge
- A physical therapist, who will explain the course of therapy during hospitalization and identify equipment patients will need during recovery at home
- An occupational therapist, who will teach patients how to use adaptive equipment, which will assist them with activities of daily living