The Role of Patient Expectations in Treatment Outcome and Satisfaction in Osteoarthritis: A Scoping and Mapping Review.

ABSTRACT: Recovery in osteoarthritis (OA) is a multidimensional construct that extends beyond symptom reduction to encompass how individuals make sense of, adapt to, and live with their condition. Patient expectations appear to play a central role in shaping this process, influencing how individuals define recovery, cope with functional limitations, and evaluate treatment outcomes. Understanding these expectations is essential for improving satisfaction and functional progress in OA management. This scoping review synthesized evidence on patient expectations in knee, hip and generalized OA and examined how these expectations influence treatment outcome and satisfaction. A PRISMA-ScR-informed scoping review was conducted across PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and Web of Science up to September 2025

SUBMITTER: Flores-Cortes M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12693133 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature