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ArticleBMC musculoskeletal disorders2020

Exploring patient satisfaction after operative and nonoperative treatment for midshaft clavicle fractures: a focus group analysis.

Eric D Tutuhatunewa, Martin Stevens, Olivier C Dams, Jeffrey van Son, Rebecca D Louhanepessy, Paul F M Krabbe, Maarten J Postma, Ron L Diercks

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Article in BMC musculoskeletal disorders, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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Eric D TutuhatunewaDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands. E.D.TUTUHATUNEWA@UMCG.NL.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2416-1442
Martin StevensDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
Olivier C DamsDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
Jeffrey van SonDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
Rebecca D LouhanepessyDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
Paul F M KrabbeDepartment of Epidemiology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
Maarten J PostmaDepartment of Pharmacy, Groningen, Unit of PharmacoTherapy, -Epidemiology & -Economics (PTE2), University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
Ron L DiercksDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
University Medical Center Groningen · NL

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThere is no consensus on the optimal treatment for displaced midshaft clavicle fractures. Several studies indicate superior patient satisfaction in favour of operative reconstruction. It is unknown what drives superior satisfaction in this treatment group. The aim of this study was to explore patient satisfaction and identify contributors to patient satisfaction after operative and nonoperative treatment for displaced midshaft clavicle fractures in adults using a focus group approach.

methodsFour face-to-face and two web-based focus groups were hosted. A total of 24 participants who were treated nonoperatively (n = 14) or operatively (n = 10) agreed to participate. Participants were selected using purposive sampling, ensuring variation in gender, age, treatment complications and outcomes. A question script was developed to systematically explore patient expectations, attitudes and satisfaction with different dimensions of care. All focus groups were voice-recorded and transcribed at verbatim. Thematic analysis was conducted on all face-to-face and web-based transcripts.

resultsThe main emerging themes across treatment groups were; need for more information, functional recovery, speed of recovery and patient-doctor interaction. There was no difference in themes observed between operative and nonoperative focus groups. The lack of information was the most important complaint in dissatisfied patients.

conclusionOur study shows that informing patients about their injury, treatment options and expectations for recovery is paramount for overall patient satisfaction after treatment for a displaced midshaft clavicle fracture. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level III, focus group study.

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ClavicleFractures, BoneAdultFocus GroupsFracture Fixation, InternalFracture HealingHumansPatient SatisfactionTreatment OutcomeClavicle fractureFocus groupPatient experiencePatient satisfactionQualitative researchShoulder

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