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ArticleArthroplasty today2018

Physical therapists collect different outcome measures after total joint arthroplasty as compared to most orthopaedic surgeons: a New England study.

Allicia Imada, Nathaniel Nelms, David Halsey, Michael Blankstein

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Allicia ImadaDepartment of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Vermont College of Medicine, Burlington, VT, USA.
Nathaniel NelmsDepartment of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Vermont Medical Center, South Burlington, VT, USA.
David HalseyDepartment of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Vermont Medical Center, South Burlington, VT, USA.
Michael BlanksteinDepartment of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Vermont Medical Center, South Burlington, VT, USA.

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Abstract

backgroundFollowing total knee and hip arthroplasty, patient progress can be assessed with patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and performance-based outcome measures (PBOMs). The American Joint Replacement Registry 2016 guide recommends collecting several measures, including Patient Reported Outcome Measure Information System Global, Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score Jr, and Hip Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score Jr. This study aimed to assess the current and anticipated use of PROMs and PBOMs by New England physical therapists.

methodsAn online survey was conducted in July and August of 2015 asking physical therapists in New England to rate their current and anticipated future use of PROMs and PBOMs in terms of clinical decision making associated with the treatment and care of patients after total hip and knee replacement.

resultsThere were 122 responses. The most often used and recommended PROMS were the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (99.2% and 97.5%, respectively) and Lower Extremity Function Scale (76.2% and 77.0%). There was significant variability in the use of different PBOMs, but the most often used and recommended were the Timed Up and Go (93.4% and 85.2%) and the Single Leg Balance Test (90.2% and 87.7%).

conclusionsThis study suggests that orthopaedic surgeons and physical therapists use different PROMs and PBOMs for postoperative assessment of total joint patients and highlights the need for more collaboration and consistency between these disciplines.

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Hip arthroplastyKnee arthroplastyOutcome measuresPatient-reported outcome measuresRehabilitation

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