The importance of patient expectations in predicting functional outcomes after total joint arthroplasty. - Concepedia

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The importance of patient expectations in predicting functional outcomes after total joint arthroplasty.

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2002

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Nizar N. Mahomed, Matthew H. Liang, E. Francis Cook, Lawren H. Daltroy, Paul R. Fortin, Anne H. Fossel, Jeffrey N. Katz

Abstract

Patient expectations were important independent predictors of improved functional outcomes and satisfaction following TJA. Greater understanding of the relationship between expectations and outcomes may improve the process of care and outcomes of TJA.