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Using Text Messaging in Long-Term Arthroplasty Follow-Up: A Pilot Study.

Oliver Blocker1, Alison Bullock2, Rhidian Morgan-Jones3

  • 1Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Cardiff, United Kingdom.

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Text messaging is a promising tool for monitoring patients after hip and knee replacement surgery. While challenges exist, this method offers a feasible way to collect patient-reported outcomes and improve communication.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Digital Health
  • Patient Outcomes

Background:

  • Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and mobile technology can transform post-joint replacement surgery monitoring.
  • Current monitoring methods may not fully capture long-term patient experiences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the feasibility of using text messaging for long-term PROMs collection in hip and knee arthroplasty patients.
  • To explore patient opinions on text-based communication with healthcare providers.

Main Methods:

  • A simplified PROM (Oswestry Very Short Form) was sent via text to patients over two years post-arthroplasty.
  • Text responses were compared against clinical, radiographic, and in-clinic PROM data.
  • Patient interviews were conducted to gather feedback on the texting method.
Keywords:
arthroplastyfollow-up studiespatient outcome assessmentshort message servicetext messagestexting

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Main Results:

  • 11 of 17 patients engaged with text messaging; reasons for non-engagement included technical and understanding barriers.
  • Text message data from 8 patients were compared with clinical findings.
  • 4 text responses aligned with clinical and radiographic data; 3 also matched in-clinic PROM scores.

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  • Text messaging shows potential for communicating with arthroplasty patients, despite implementation challenges.
  • Early integration of text communication into patient care pathways warrants further investigation.
  • Addressing practical issues and ensuring data trustworthiness are key for successful adoption.