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Table 2 Domain ratings between patients and surgeons

From: Patients and surgeons provide endorsement of core domains for total joint replacement clinical trials

 

Overall

(N = 1316)

Patients

(n = 1295)

Surgeons

(n = 21)

p Value

Core domains

 Joint pain

9 (8–9)

9 (8–9)

9 (7–9)

0.75

Function or functional ability

9 (8–9)

9 (8–9)

8 (7–9)

0.01

Patient satisfaction

9 (8–9)

9 (8–9)

8 (8–9)

0.02

 Revision surgery

8 (5–9)

8 (5–9)

8 (7–8)

0.41

 Adverse events

8 (7–9)

8 (7–9)

7 (6–9)

0.23

 Death

9 (6–9)

9 (6–9)

9 (7–9)

0.47

Additional domains for consideration

Overall

(N = 1316)

Patients

(n = 1295)

Surgeons

(n = 21)

p Value

Cost

7 (5–8)

7 (5–8)

6 (5–6)

0.01

 Patient participation in work and social activities

8 (6–9)

8 (6–9)

8 (6–8)

0.26

  1. Each domain was rated on a 1–9 scale, with 1–3 indicating limited or no importance for patients, 4–6 being important but not critical, and 7–9 being critical
  2. Bold text signifies results that were statistically significant