A Conceptual Model for Spine Surgery Recovery: A Qualitative Study of Patients' Expectations, Experiences, and Satisfaction.

ABSTRACT:

Study design

Qualitative interview study.

Objective

The aim was to develop a conceptual model for Spine Surgery Recovery in order to better understand why patients undergo lumbar spine surgery and what factors influence patient satisfaction.

Summary of background data

Quantitative studies have assessed patients' expectations for lumbar spine surgery outcomes, with greater expectation fulfillment leading to higher satisfaction. However, there is limited literature using qualitative methods to understand the patient perspective from the decision to undergo lumbar spine surgery through long-term recovery.

Materials and methods

Semistructured phone interviews were conducted with 20 participants (nine females, mean age ±SD=61.2±11.1 yr) and three focus groups with 1

SUBMITTER: Brintz CE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10949898 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature