Assessing the Ability of an Online Education Program to Modify Patient Expectations of Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patient satisfaction with total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is strongly influenced by alignment between expectations and outcomes. Despite a satisfaction rate of 80%-90%, dissatisfaction affects 10%-20% of patients and is expected to grow with the increasing volume of TKA procedures globally. Misaligned expectations, often driven by unrealistic or overly optimistic recovery views, can lead to unmet goals, dissatisfaction, and unnecessary health care usage. Addressing these gaps through improved presurgical education has the potential for enhancing patient satisfaction, optimizing outcomes, and reducing the burden on the health care system.

Objective

The main objectives of this study are to develop and evaluate a presurgical educational program, which focuses on patien

SUBMITTER: Ribbons K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12574961 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature