Patient satisfaction and total hip arthroplasty: a review
Lauren Okafor1, Antonia F Chen2
1Frank H. Netter M.D. School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University, North Haven, CT, USA.
Arthroplasty (London, England)
|March 4, 2022
Summary
Patient satisfaction after total hip arthroplasty (THA) is crucial, with factors like expectations and pain management influencing outcomes. Continuous data collection using validated tools is essential for improving patient-reported results in orthopedic surgery.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Patient-Reported Outcomes
Background:
- Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a common procedure for end-stage osteoarthritis.
- A significant percentage of patients report dissatisfaction following THA.
- Measuring patient satisfaction in orthopedic surgery lacks a universal standard.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a comprehensive review of factors associated with patient satisfaction after THA.
- To identify key variables influencing patient-reported outcomes post-surgery.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies investigating patient satisfaction following THA.
- Analysis of associations between various factors and patient satisfaction.
Main Results:
- Identified factors include patient expectations, age, sex, pain management, comorbidities, and length of stay.
- Highlighted the need for standardized measurement tools.
Conclusions:
- Patient satisfaction after THA is multifactorial.
- Continuous data collection using validated tools is necessary to enhance patient-reported outcomes and guide clinical practice improvements.
