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ArticleJournal of orthopaedics

The Exeter Knee Infection Multi Disciplinary Team approach to managing prosthetic knee infections: A qualitative analysis.

Fady Awad, David Searle, Katie Walmsley, Nadine Dyar, Cressida Auckland, Robert Bethune, Keith Eyres, Andrew D Toms, Jonathan Phillips

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Article in Journal of orthopaedics. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3 citing papers in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors.

Fady AwadPrincess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Centre, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW, United Kingdom.
David SearlePrincess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Centre, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW, United Kingdom.
Katie WalmsleyPrincess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Centre, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW, United Kingdom.
Nadine DyarRoyal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW, United Kingdom.
Cressida AucklandRoyal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW, United Kingdom.
Robert BethuneRoyal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW, United Kingdom.
Keith EyresPrincess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Centre, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW, United Kingdom.
Andrew D TomsPrincess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Centre, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW, United Kingdom.
Jonathan PhillipsPrincess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Centre, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW, United Kingdom.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundA Knee Infection Multi-Disciplinary Team meeting was established in Exeter. This study was designed to qualitatively evaluate the impact of the MDT on those involved. MATERIALS AND

methodsSemi-structured interviews of all members of the MDT at Exeter were undertaken and analysed using Nvivo software. Data was coded to identify common patterns and trends.

resultsThe common themes identified were improved communication and standardisation of care. The main challenges identified were the timing of the meetings and funding.

conclusionThis study has used established qualitative techniques to evaluate the impact of the Exeter Knee Infection MDT.

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CommunicationMultidisciplinary teamProsthetic knee infectionStandardisation of care

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PMID32189890
PMCPMC7068000

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