Patients' experiences following total knee arthroplasty: a qualitative evidence synthesis.
Robert PryceEmma LanganKatie TectorLeah RaggettRoisin FlynnKeith M SmartPublished in: Disability and rehabilitation (2023)
This review highlights the variability in patients' experiences following TKA. Whether this experience detailed their pain, function, or encounter with healthcare staff or systems, patients reported a variety of both positive and negative sentiments. Each theme invites attention to an area in which healthcare can improve to enhance patients' experiences. The importance of patient support, individualised rehabilitation and appropriate follow-up are highlighted.