Changes in Patient Concerns After Knee Surgery
Author Information
Author(s): Ravi Rastogi, Bert M. Chesworth, Aileen M. Davis
Primary Institution: London Health Sciences Centre
Hypothesis
How do patient concerns change during the first six weeks following total knee arthroplasty?
Conclusion
Patient concerns evolve during recovery from knee surgery, with participation becoming increasingly important post-operatively.
Supporting Evidence
- Patient concerns in the Participation component became increasingly important after the first two weeks following surgery.
- The importance of Body Function and Activity components changed significantly from before surgery through to post-operative week four.
- Patients rated the importance of concerns related to Body Function higher at post-operative week two compared to before surgery.
Takeaway
After knee surgery, patients start to care more about getting back to their normal activities as they heal.
Methodology
The study used a repeated measures design with convenience sampling to assess patient concerns at four time points: pre-operatively and at two, four, and six weeks post-surgery.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to convenience sampling and lack of test-retest reliability.
Limitations
The study was conducted at a single hospital, which may limit generalizability, and it did not include non-English speaking patients.
Participant Demographics
Average age of participants was 68.1 years, with 48% being men.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.0001
Statistical Significance
p<0.0001
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