ArticleHealth expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy2020
Patients' expectations and experiences of stem cell therapy for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis.
Article in Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.
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- What Do Patients Know About Orthobiologics? Perceived Efficacy, Safety, and Factors Influencing Treatment Decisions.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2026Article
- The role of the NOTCH1 signaling pathway in the maintenance of mesenchymal stem cell stemness and chondrocyte differentiation and its potential in the treatment of osteoarthritis.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Article
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- Patients seeking stem cell therapies-a prospective qualitative analysis from a Regenerative Medicine Consult Service.NPJ Regenerative medicine · 2022Article
- Safety and efficacy of stem cell therapy: an overview protocol on published meta-analyses and evidence mapping.Annals of translational medicine · 2021Article
- Patients' expectations and experiences of stem cell therapy for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundStem cell therapy is a novel treatment option for people living with osteoarthritis. Research investigating stem cell therapy for this debilitating condition has predominantly involved the pathogenesis of the cells and efficacy of the treatment. There is little understanding of patients' expectations and experiences of stem cell therapy treatment.
objectiveTo explore the expectations and experiences of people undergoing stem cell therapy for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis.
designAn exploratory, descriptive, qualitative study using semi-structured interviews was conducted. SETTING AND
participantsParticipants were recruited into two groups: (a) Expectations Group (n = 15); the expectations of stem cell treatment were explored with participants that were yet to commence stem cell therapy. (b) Experiences Group (n = 15); the experiences of stem cell therapy were explored with participants 12 months after their initial stem cell treatment. Transcripts were analysed using thematic analysis to identify themes in both groups.
resultsThemes for the Expectations Group were active involvement in the treatment; treatment will improve symptoms; and benefits of treatment outweigh the risks. Themes for the Experiences Group were symptoms of treatment; satisfaction with treatment; and anticipation of further improvement. DISCUSSION AND
conclusionsThe findings are the first qualitative study to represent patients' perspective on expectations and experiences of stem cell therapy for knee osteoarthritis. They provide insight into the potential areas for improvement within this field to aid patients' preparation and approach to the treatment, promoting patient-centred care.
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