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The assessment of outcome after total knee arthroplasty: are we there yet?
F S Hossain1, S Konan2, S Patel2
1Yorkshire and Humber Deanery Orthopaedic Training Rotation, Leeds General Infirmary, Great George Street, Leeds, LS1 3EX, UK.
Abstract:
The routine use of patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) in evaluating the outcome after arthroplasty by healthcare organisations reflects a growing recognition of the importance of patients' perspectives in improving treatment. Although widely embraced in the NHS, there are concerns that PROMs are being used beyond their means due to a poor understanding of their limitations. This paper reviews some of the current challenges in using PROMs to evaluate total knee arthroplasty. It highlights alternative methods that have been used to improve the assessment of outcome.
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