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Patients' perspectives on total knee replacement.

Ann F Jacobson1, Rodney P Myerscough, Kirsten Delambo

  • 1Kent State University (KSU), College of Nursing in Kent, OH, USA. ajacobso@kent.edu

The American Journal of Nursing
|April 25, 2008
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Patients undergoing total knee replacement (TKR) surgery often delay the procedure due to fear and anxiety. Enhanced pre- and postoperative education and support are crucial for improving patient experiences and outcomes after TKR.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Patient Experience Research
  • Qualitative Health Research

Background:

  • Patient perspectives on total knee replacement (TKR) are under-researched.
  • Understanding patient experiences is vital for improving TKR care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the pre- and postoperative experiences of patients undergoing TKR surgery.
  • To identify key themes influencing patient decisions and outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative descriptive study design.
  • Data collected from 27 patients (17 in focus groups pre-op, 10 in interviews post-op).
  • Thematic analysis of transcribed data to identify recurrent themes.

Main Results:

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  • Patients frequently delayed TKR despite significant pain and limitations.
  • A period of waiting and worry characterized the time between deciding on surgery and the procedure.
  • Patients struggled with maintaining independence and accepting their new knee.
  • Postoperative pain and rehabilitation were challenging, but patients maintained hope for functional recovery.

    • Conclusions:

    • Patients require enhanced education and support before and after TKR.
    • Further research is needed to explore how patient experiences impact TKR decisions and outcomes.