A mixed-methods study of patient and healthcare professional perceptions of care pathways for knee osteoarthritis
The current conservative KOA care pathway lacks initial lifestyle change advice from the GP, referrals for conservative treatments, and a multidisciplinary team engaged in regular treatment monitoring and adjustment. Our mixed-methods research approach highlighted significant differences in perceptions of the treatment process and the roles of health professionals; the knowledge supplied of those differences should support experts and policymakers to optimise care pathways in Slovenia.
Authors
- Mohsen Hussein (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6263-6712)
- Karmen Erjavec (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4971-0292)
- Pika Krištof Mirt (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7051-2955)
- Sabina Krsnik (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9897-7623)
- Petra Kotnik (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3280-5335)
Institutions
- Higher Education Centre Novo Mesto (SI)
- School of Business and Management Novo Mesto (SI)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Primary Care
- Published
- 2024-12-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-024-02690-0
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.94
Funders
- Javna Agencija za Raziskovalno Dejavnost RS