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Patients understand the benefits of total joint replacement surgery for arthritis but have significant concerns about outcomes. Public education is needed to address these fears and improve patient understanding of joint replacement surgery.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Rheumatology
  • Patient Education

Background:

  • Total joint replacement surgery is a common treatment for arthritis.
  • Patient knowledge and perceptions significantly influence treatment decisions and outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate patient knowledge and perceptions regarding total joint replacement surgery.
  • To identify patient concerns about the outcomes of joint replacement procedures.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional survey was conducted.
  • 300 patients with osteoarthritis or inflammatory arthritis were recruited from a university teaching hospital.

Main Results:

  • While 94% of patients knew about total joint replacement surgery, 77% learned about it from informal sources like friends and relatives.
  • Key concerns included becoming wheelchair-bound (64%), needing long-term care (61%), and post-surgery complications (54%).
  • Patients recognized benefits like pain relief (82%) and improved mobility (87%) but had unrealistic expectations about prosthesis longevity (41% believed it might last <10 years).

Conclusions:

  • Patients acknowledge the advantages of total joint replacement surgery for arthritis management.
  • Significant patient concerns regarding surgery outcomes necessitate clarification and targeted patient education.
  • Public education initiatives, potentially involving media collaboration, are crucial to address patient anxieties about joint replacement surgery.