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Short wait times for TKR mean higher initial cost of medication and lower quality of life
September 2014
Short wait times for TKR mean higher initial cost of medication and lower quality of life
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Is longer waiting time for total knee replacement associated with health outcomes and medication costs? Randomized clinical trial
Value Health. 2010 Dec;13(8):998-1004. doi: 10.1111/j.1524-4733.2010.00779.x. Epub 2010 Sep 3.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
438 patients that required total knee replacement (TKR) were randomized to a short waiting time for surgery (SWT <=3 months) or a nonfixed waiting time (NFWT >3 months) to determine the impact of waiting time on knee pain and physical function, health-reported quality of life (HRQoL), and cost of disease specific medication (DSM). The results after 12 months and subsequent follow-ups suggested tha...
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