Expectations about pain management after discharge from total hip and knee replacement surgery: a qualitative study with patients and prescribers.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to explore the perspectives of both patients and prescribers regarding analgesia after discharge following total hip or knee replacement surgeries, focusing on opioid use and the factors influencing patient and prescriber decision making.

Methods

Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 prescribers and 13 patients. 6 patients were interviewed before and after surgery. Thematic analysis of the data was conducted by three researchers.

Results

For prescribers, three key themes were identified: (1) A patchwork of prescribing practices with diverse influences on health professional's decisions, including the 'norm' of each site; (2) What counts as evidence for practice? in which prescribers relied on clinical experience, more than guidel

SUBMITTER: Liang I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12504195 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature