Exploring heterogeneity in coxarthrosis medication use patterns before total hip replacement: a State Sequence Analysis.
Anna NovelliJulia Frank-TewaagSebastian FrankeMartin WeiglLeonie SundmacherPublished in: BMJ open (2024)
This SSA uncovers heterogeneity in medication use patterns before surgery in coxarthrosis patients. Cautious opioid handling and adherence to a stepped prescription approach are observed, but many patients display low medication therapy usage and lack evidence of exhausting conservative options before surgery.
Keyphrases
- end stage renal disease
- ejection fraction
- newly diagnosed
- minimally invasive
- chronic kidney disease
- total hip
- peritoneal dialysis
- prognostic factors
- healthcare
- single cell
- metabolic syndrome
- chronic pain
- pain management
- coronary artery disease
- atrial fibrillation
- acute coronary syndrome
- insulin resistance
- surgical site infection
- glycemic control
- replacement therapy
- double blind