Factors influencing the decision to receive total knee replacement among patients with severe knee osteoarthritis under universal health insurance coverage

Factors influencing the decision to receive total knee replacement among patients with severe knee osteoarthritis under universal health insurance coverage

Abstract This study aimed to investigate the factors influencing the decision of patients with severe knee osteoarthritis, who are covered by universal health insurance, to undergo total knee replacement (TKR) surgery, as recommended by orthopedic physicians. A questionnaire survey was used to colle...

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Main Authors: Cheng-Chi Wang, Kui-Chou Huang, Ming-Chou Ku, Chien-Chou Pan, Cheng-Pu Hsieh, Ing-Lin Chang, Chung-Yuh Tzeng, Chao-Ping Chen, Yung-Heng Lee, Yen-Jen Chen, Yi-Shiun Tsai, Pei-Tseng Kung, Wen-Yu Chou, Wen-Chen Tsai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-12-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Subjects:
Knee osteoarthritis
Total knee replacement
Decision making
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-81852-7
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