Do psychiatric disorders affect patient reported outcomes and clinical outcomes post total hip and knee arthroplasty?

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the role of major psychiatric illness on patient outcomes after total joint arthroplasty.

Methods

Patients with a diagnosis of a major psychiatric disorder undergoing total joint arthroplasty were retrospectively matched one-to-one with a cohort without such a diagnosis. Major psychiatric disorder in the registry was identified by diagnosis of anxiety, mood, or a psychotic disorder. Primary outcome of interest included perioperative Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC). Secondary outcomes included EuroQol-5D, adverse events, length of stay, 30-day readmission, and discharge destination.

Results

Total number of patients were 1828. The total hip arthroplasty (37.80 ± 17.91, p = 0.023

SUBMITTER: Kooner S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8107666 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature