Maximum Acceptable Risk of complication in total Knee Arthroplasty (MARKA) Study: Using discreet choice experiments to elicit patient and surgeon perception of acceptable risk in Total Knee Arthroplasty [ 2014 - 2017 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Michelle Dowsey (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Vijaya Sundararajan ,  Dr Mandana Nikpour ,  Prof Anthony Scott ,  Prof Peter Choong

Brief description Patient expectation is the strongest predictor of satisfaction following total knee replacement. Dissatisfaction with surgery is reported in approximately 1 in 5 patients undergoing knee replacement. Unrealistic patient expectations and uninformed perceptions of potential benefits, risks and limitations of surgery lead to dissatisfaction in many cases. This study will examine the “risk-benefit” preferences in patients and surgeons considering total knee replacement as a treatment option for end-stage osteoarthritis.

Funding Amount $AUD 465,199.43

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant