Thu, 31 May 2018

FAI June 2018 Podcast: Influence of Diagnosis and Other Factors on Patients’ Expectations of Foot and Ankle Surgery

Many patient factors have been associated with higher or lower expectations of orthopaedic surgery. In foot and ankle surgery, the diverse diagnoses seen may also influence expectations. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between diagnosis and patients’ preoperative expectations of elective foot and ankle surgery.

Diagnosis of ankle instability or osteochondral lesion, female sex, non-Caucasian race, and lower Foot & Ankle Outcome Score daily activities subscale score were all associated with higher expectations. These findings may help inform and guide surgeons as they counsel patients preoperatively.

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Direct download: FAI_June_2018.mp3
Category:Foot and Ankle -- posted at: 5:20pm EDT

Wed, 2 May 2018

FAI May 2018 Podcast: Implementation of Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Data Collection in a Private Orthopedic Surgery Practice

The authors describe a method of collecting patient-reported outcomes (PROs) using computerized adaptive tests (CATs) in a high-volume orthopedic surgery practice with limited resources and no research coordinator.

Using tablets to administer CATs and entering the data in the electronic medical record for later retrieval was an effective technique to collect PROs. An adequate number of tablets are needed for acceptable completion rates. Modest sample size requirements for comparative studies highlight the potential of these tools and techniques.

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Direct download: FAI_May_2018.mp3
Category:Foot and Ankle -- posted at: 1:36pm EDT