Fulfilment of patients' mandatory expectations are crucial for satisfaction: a study amongst 352 patients after total knee arthroplasty (TKA).

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Patient satisfaction with the results of their total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is one of the primary goals of this elective procedure. Furthermore, the association between the fulfilment of patients' expectations and their satisfaction is well known. The aim of this study was to identify the key expectations of patients awaiting a TKA, evaluate their fulfilment, and compare the outcomes between very and not fully satisfied patients.

Methods

A prospective cohort study of patients with knee OA scheduled for primary TKA was performed. Pre- and one-year postoperatively patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) were assessed. Expectations and their fulfilment were evaluated via a questionnaire encompassing 31 expectations. Preoperatively, expectations were indicated as mand

SUBMITTER: Lutzner C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10435619 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature