Exploring the information needs of patients with osteoarthritis of the knee: a content analysis of Facebook group posts.

ABSTRACT:

Background

End-stage osteoarthritis of the knee (OAK) is often treated by total knee arthroplasty (TKA). This intervention can significantly improve quality of life. However, many patients are dissatisfied with the outcome of surgery. One of the factors related to dissatisfaction is the of lack integration of patients' preferences, habits and values that are not addressed by physicians. To develop realistic expectations, affected patients need evidence-based information. Our aim was to explore the information needs of patients with OAK to support the development of decision aids and consent forms to promote informed decision-making. Additionally, we investigated whether the information needs during the Covid-19 pandemic differ from those before the pandemic.

Methods

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SUBMITTER: Schemmel N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10854127 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature