Preoperative Patient Expectation of Discharge Planning is an Essential Component in Total Knee Arthroplasty.
James E FengAfshin A AnoushiravaniJessica S MortonWilliam PetersenVivek SinghRan SchwarzkopfWilliam MacaulayPublished in: Knee surgery & related research (2022)
Physician-driven discussion regarding patient discharge did not alter patient satisfaction or length of stay but did correlate with improved odds of home discharge. These findings underscore the importance of patient education, shared decision-making, and managing patient expectations.