Yoeri Bemelmans

Patient information in knee arthroplasty 25 2 P2: “[…] and then you just have to browse [...] the index is not really clear.” Not all pictures regarding exercises clarified the plain text enough and could be presented in a higher resolution. Content of the brochure The content was overall clear and written in an understandable language. Patients stated that the information as reliable. Several adjustments were proposed, such as description on other walking aids, besides canes/crutches, is missing. P7: “Well I found out; it just tells you about crutches. That you have to bring them in advance, but I have found that it is much easier to walk with a walker instead.” There should be more information on self-exercising and intensity build-up of exercises during rehabilitation. One patient stated to describe more accurate expectations on pain experiences. P1: “[...] there, you highlight what you are not allowed to do. But maybe the process of what you feel after the surgery, where you say the first step is wound pain [...] so that you are at least reassured.” Patients advised to describe more accurate information on spinal anaesthesia and in particular how long the anaesthetic would last. Furthermore, patients were interested in information about the surgeons (e.g. background information, specialties). It was advised by several patients to delete the 3-month outpatient visit, since this was omitted from the follow-up after surgery. Usage of the brochure All patients stated that they used the brochure and recommend its use. Patients indicated that the brochure was necessary to provide all the information regarding their KA surgery. Caregivers also used the brochure. P3: “Yes, my daughter and son used it very extensive. They liked it.” Need for usage of other information sources Patients stated that medical care apps were not an option for them, although they could imagine the usage of it by next generations.