A mixed-methods study of patient and healthcare professional perceptions of care pathways for knee osteoarthritis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aimed to address research gap concerning the perception of the care pathway for knee osteoarthritis (KOA) patients, focusing on both the patient and health professional perspectives in countries with inefficient health systems, such as Slovenia, by examining patient satisfaction with conservative treatment, assessing the perceptions of both patients and health professionals regarding the latter's involvement, and justifying the chosen KOA treatment approaches.

Methods

A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews with KOA patients (n = 82) and healthcare professionals (n = 68).

Results

The care pathway for conservative KOA treatment in Slovenia begins with general practitioners (GPs), who conduct

SUBMITTER: Mirt PK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11663303 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature