Digital Patient Journey Solution for Patients Undergoing Elective Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Dueto Primary Osteoarthritis

Digital Patient Journey Solution for Patients Undergoing Elective Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Due to Primary Osteoarthritis

This is an interventional study which aims at assessing the effects of a digital patient journey solution in patients undergoing elective hip and knee arthroplasty due to primary osteoarthritis.

Traditionally, pre- and postoperative education has been provided face-to-face by paper-based methods for patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Digital patient journey solution has potential to enhance adherence to preoperative preparation and postoperative rehabilitation, and further improve patient experience, while reducing potential adverse events.

The purpose of this study is to assess a digital patient journey solution developed for patients undergoing elective hip and knee arthroplasty. The digital solution aims to support patient's preparation to and recovery from a hip and knee arthroplasty through provision of timely information and support related to preoperative preparation and postoperative rehabilitation. The information on the application is aligned with the patient's individual needs and requirements, and contains exercises to be completed daily for the duration of the program.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 18 years or older
• Undergoing primary elective total hip or knee arthroplasty
• Diagnosis of primary osteoarthritis of hip or knee (M16.0, M16.1, M17.0, M17.1)
• Ability to speak, read and understand Finnish
• Access to a web-based device

Exclusion Criteria:

• Undergoing a total hip or knee arthroplasty revision
• A bilateral total hip or knee arthroplasty
• Total hip or knee arthroplasty following a rheumatoid arthritis
• Inability to walk with use of walking aids
• Unable to see or hear that impede the use of the digital patient journey solution