Randomized blinded trial of standardized written patient information before total knee arthroplasty.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The effect of patient education before total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is controversial. No consensus exists about the optimal content of educational interventions. In a previous study, we developed and validated an educational booklet on the peri-TKA management of knee osteoarthritis.

Purposes

Our primary purpose was to evaluate the impact of the educational booklet on knowledge among patients awaiting TKA.

Patients and methods

This randomized controlled single-blind trial evaluated standard information by the surgeon with or without delivery of the educational booklet 4-6 weeks before primary noncomplex TKA in patients aged 55-75 years with incapacitating knee osteoarthritis. Patients were enrolled at a French surgical center between June 2011 and January 2

SUBMITTER: Eschalier B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5497941 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature