Can technology optimise the pre-operative pathway for elective hip and knee replacement surgery: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

An ageing population has resulted in a rise in the number of hip and knee replacement surgeries in the UK. The pre-operative pathway is plagued with issues causing long delays and cancellations. Virtual healthcare technologies have a growing evidence base to help solve these issues. One problem of implementing these technologies is the resistance to change mentality from healthcare professionals. By getting their opinions on the place of these technologies within the pre-operative pathway, a united front can be formed to help deliver change.

Methods

Sixteen semi-structured interviews were conducted with key stakeholders within the orthopaedic pre-operative pathway at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. General topics included the different technologies that cou

SUBMITTER: Sharif F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7667783 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature