A patient satisfaction survey investigating pre- and post-operative information provision in lower limb surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Planned lower limb surgery is common, with over 90,000 hip replacements, 95,000 knee replacements and 15,000 anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions performed in the UK each year. These procedures are primarily indicated to treat osteoarthritis, sporting injuries and trauma. Patient satisfaction is an important element of healthcare provision, which is usually measured by functional outcomes but influenced by other factors. Few studies have assessed patients' views on the information given to them pertaining surgery and patients are infrequently consulted when designing leaflets and information packs, which can lead to confusion during the recovery period and poor long-term outcomes. Furthermore, previous studies have not directly asked patients what resources they wo

SUBMITTER: Renna MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7667776 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature