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Shannon Weir-Seeley1, Carolyn Sandoval2, Michael Terner3
1A program lead for Patient-Reported Outcomes Measures at the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) in Toronto, ON.
Healthcare Quarterly (Toronto, Ont.)
|March 14, 2024
Summary
Joint replacement surgery in Canada significantly improves patient outcomes, with about 90% reporting better health status. Collecting patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) helps understand surgical success and improve care quality.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Health Outcomes Research
- Patient-Reported Outcome Measures
Background:
- Joint replacement surgeries are highly prevalent and effective in Canada.
- Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) assess patient health status, including pain and function.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze PROM data from joint replacement surgeries in Canada.
- To identify factors influencing patient-reported surgical success.
- To highlight the need for expanded PROM data collection.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of PROM data from three Canadian provinces.
- Focus on patient-reported changes in pain and function post-surgery.
Main Results:
- Approximately 90% of patients reported improved PROM scores after joint replacement.
- PROM data provides insights into patient perceptions of surgical success.
Conclusions:
- Joint replacement surgery demonstrates significant positive outcomes based on patient reports.
- Expanding PROM collection is crucial for healthcare planning and understanding patient experiences.
