What are the patient factors that impact on decisions to progress to total knee replacement? A qualitative study involving patients with knee osteoarthritis.
Penny O'BrienSamantha BunzliDarshini AytonMichelle M DowseyJane GunnJo-Anne E Manski-NankervisPublished in: BMJ open (2019)
Using the Candidacy framework to analyse patients' experiences when deciding to progress to TKR highlighted missed opportunities in general practice to orient patients to first try non-surgical interventions. Patients with knee OA also require improved support to navigate allied health services.
Keyphrases
- knee osteoarthritis
- end stage renal disease
- general practice
- newly diagnosed
- ejection fraction
- chronic kidney disease
- prognostic factors
- total knee arthroplasty
- mental health
- primary care
- peritoneal dialysis
- physical activity
- patient reported outcomes
- anterior cruciate ligament
- anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction