What factors are important to patients when considering a revision total knee replacement in a network model of care? An exploratory qualitative analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Revision knee replacement carries significant implications for healthcare systems both clinically and financially. Rationalising revision knee replacement surgery in fewer, more experienced hospitals and their surgeons has the promise of reduced reoperation rates and lower costs. However, this may create additional logistic and financial challenges for patients. This study aimed to explore the factors important to patients in the decision-making process for revision knee replacement surgery in a regional network model of care.

Methods

An exploratory analysis was performed using semi structured interviews with 7 patients (median age 75 years: range 61 to 86) with experience of revision knee replacement either as a previous patient, family member or lay member of a

SUBMITTER: Matthews AH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12798087 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature