Are There Racial and Ethnic Variations in Patient Attitudes Toward Hip and Knee Arthroplasty for Osteoarthritis? A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

It is not clear why people who identify as Black or Hispanic are less likely to undergo discretionary musculoskeletal surgery such as arthroplasty for osteoarthritis of the hip or knee. Inequities and mistrust are important factors to consider. The role of socioeconomic factors and variation in values, attitudes, and beliefs regarding discretionary procedures are less well understood. A systematic review of the evidence regarding mindsets toward knee and hip arthroplasty among Black and Hispanic people could inform attempts to limit disparities in care.

Questions/purposes

In a systematic review of qualitative and quantitative evidence, we asked: (1) What factors are associated with racial and ethnic variations in attitudes toward discretionary hip and knee arthrop

SUBMITTER: Adu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11272247 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature