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Area of Science:

  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Patient Education
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Aging populations and increased osteoarthritis drive demand for orthopaedic procedures.
  • Shorter hospital stays necessitate innovative patient education strategies.
  • Optimizing patient knowledge is crucial for elective orthopaedic surgery recovery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare knowledge expectations with received knowledge in elective orthopaedic surgery patients.
  • To identify discrepancies between patient expectations and actual knowledge acquisition.
  • To inform improvements in patient education for hip and knee replacement surgery.

Main Methods:

  • Descriptive, comparative study design.
  • Survey data collected from 263 patients undergoing hip and knee replacement.
  • Utilized Knowledge Expectation and Received Knowledge scales pre-admission, at discharge, and at 6-7 month follow-up.

Main Results:

  • Patients received less knowledge than expected, with only functional knowledge meeting expectations.
  • Perceived knowledge acquisition increased from discharge to follow-up.
  • Knowledge gaps were linked to employment status, gender, and prior hospital experience.

Conclusions:

  • Significant unmet knowledge expectations exist for orthopaedic surgery patients.
  • Current perioperative education requires enhancement beyond hospitalization.
  • A comprehensive approach to patient education is vital for elective orthopaedic surgery.