Understanding the complexity of surgical decision-making for individuals with symptomatic lumbar spinal stenosis: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Understanding the factors influencing surgical decisions specific to symptomatic lumbar spinal stenosis (SLSS) can help healthcare providers support patients, set expectations and improve health literacy. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to explore the experiences and perspectives of Canadian patients who choose to undergo surgery for SLSS.

Methods

We used qualitative interpretive phenomenology to understand the surgical decision-making process from individuals with lived experience of SLSS. We conducted semi-structured qualitative interviews that lasted between 30 and 90 min. Inclusion criteria were individuals 55 or older, diagnosed with SLSS, scheduled for or have undergone lumbar spine surgery, and able to speak English. Participants were recruited betw

SUBMITTER: Bakaa N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12751202 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature