Knowledge, attitude and practice towards arthroscopic shoulder surgery in patients with rotator cuff tear: cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This cross-sectional study aimed to explore the knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of patients with rotator cuff tears towards arthroscopic shoulder surgery (ASS), based on the hypothesis that the knowledge of the procedure among patients would be sufficient, which in turn might influence their practice and attitude.

Design

Cross-sectional study.

Setting

Patients were recruited from Tong Ren Hospital between September and October 2022.

Participants

A total of 588 patients were included in the study.

Interventions

No interventions were administered.

Primary and secondary outcome measures

Knowledge, attitude and practice scores were measured using a self-administered questionnaire.

Results

Out of 588 patients included, 50.51% h

SUBMITTER: Zhang G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11552018 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature