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Increased waiting time does not affect patients QoL for those awaiting THA
March 2013
Increased waiting time does not affect patients QoL for those awaiting THA
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
The effect of waiting time on health and quality of life outcomes and costs of medication in hip replacement patients: A randomized clinical trial
Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2009 Sep;17(9):1144-50. Epub 2009 Apr 1.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
395 patients undergoing total hip replacement (THR) were randomized to one of two waiting time groups. The first group (short waiting time) received surgery within the first 3 months of randomization. The second group (non-fixed waiting time) received surgery any time after 3 months. This study assessed differences in health related quality of life, pain, function, and cost between the two groups....
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