The effectiveness of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) in improving the quality of care for patients undergoing hip replacement surgery

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Osteoarthritis/primary hip replacement surgery; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Osteoarthritis

• Registration Number: ISRCTN69032522
• Lead Sponsor: The Health Research Board (Ireland)

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2011-07-28
• Last Update Posted: 17 October 2016

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 1350

Inclusion Criteria

Surgeon:
High volume hip replacement surgeons (defined as at least two primary, unilateral, elective hip replacement operations per week)

Patient:
1. Aged over 18
2. Undergoing primary, unilateral, elective hip replacement surgery
3. Public and private patients

Exclusion Criteria

Surgeon:
1. Low volume hip replacement surgeons
2. Near retirement (in next 2 years)

Patient:
1. Aged under 18
2. Undergoing a bilateral or revision hip replacement
3. Surgery due to trauma
4. Unable to complete a written questionnaire in English be it due to: cognitive impairment, literacy or language comprehension

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified