Exploring views of orthopaedic surgeons, rheumatologists and general practitioners about osteoarthritis management.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Delivery of recommended treatments for hip and knee osteoarthritis (OA) is known to be discordant with guideline recommendations. However, professional views related to OA management across medical and surgical disciplines are not well understood. The aim of this study was to explore the views of medical professionals about management of hip and knee OA.

Methods

Qualitative study. Semistructured individual interviews were conducted with orthopaedic surgeons, rheumatologists and general practitioners routinely involved in the management of OA. Interviews were audiotaped, transcribed, member-checked, coded and thematically analysed.

Results

Fifteen medical professionals were interviewed. Three main themes were: (i) recognition of the importance of nonsurgical

SUBMITTER: Wallis JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9292668 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature