What recovery domains are important following a total knee replacement? A qualitative, interview-based study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To explore people's views of recovery from total knee replacement (TKR) and which recovery domains they felt were important.

Design

Semi-structured interviews exploring the views of individuals about to undergo or who have undergone TKR. A constant-comparative approach with thematic analysis was used to identify themes. The process of sampling, collecting data and analysis were continuous and iterative throughout the study, with interviews ceasing once thematic saturation was achieved.

Setting

Tertiary care centre.

Participants

A purposive sample was used to account for variables including pre, early or late postoperative status.

Results

12 participants were interviewed, 4 who were preoperative, 4 early postoperative and 4 late postoperative.

SUBMITTER: Khatri C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11086519 | biostudies-literature | 2024 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature