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FAI May 2017 Podcast: Patient Factors Associated With Higher Expectations From Foot and Ankle Surgery
FAI May 2017 Podcast: Patient Factors Associated With Higher Expectations From Foot and Ankle Surgery
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Length:
12 minutes
Released:
May 1, 2017
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Podcast episode
Description
Few authors have investigated patients’ expectations from foot and ankle surgery. In this study, we aimed to examine relationships between patients’ preoperative expectations and their demographic and clinical characteristics. We hypothesized that patients with more disability and those with anxiety or depressive symptoms would have greater expectations. The results of this study may help inform surgeons’ preoperative discussions with their patients regarding realistic expectations from surgery. Generally, patients with worse function and more disability had higher expectations from surgery. Addressing these patients’ expectations preoperatively may help improve their ultimate satisfaction with surgery. To view the article, click here.
Released:
May 1, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
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