Physical therapists collect different outcome measures after total joint arthroplasty as compared to most orthopaedic surgeons: a New England study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Following total knee and hip arthroplasty, patient progress can be assessed with patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and performance-based outcome measures (PBOMs). The American Joint Replacement Registry 2016 guide recommends collecting several measures, including Patient Reported Outcome Measure Information System Global, Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score Jr, and Hip Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score Jr. This study aimed to assess the current and anticipated use of PROMs and PBOMs by New England physical therapists.

Methods

An online survey was conducted in July and August of 2015 asking physical therapists in New England to rate their current and anticipated future use of PROMs and PBOMs in terms of clinical decision making associated wit

SUBMITTER: Imada A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5859202 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature