How do patients and health care professionals perceive de-implementation of routine follow-ups after total hip or knee arthroplasty? Protocol for a nested qualitative study within a hybrid effectiveness de-implementation trial
First, a pre-study reference panel will be organised to prepare a focus groups topics guide. Subsequently, 2 methods of data collection will be used: 8 focus groups with total of 80 participants from the main trial and 10 in-depth interviews with different HCPs. Thematic analysis using a deductive approach will be performed on anonymised transcripts to identify key themes. For this, the comparative case study framework and the Theoretical Framework of Acceptability will be used. Findings will be used to inform the transition from RFU to COD if deemed acceptable by patients and HCPs.
Authors
- Lex D. de Jong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1478-2619)
- Nienke W. Willigenburg (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3698-7658)
- Rudolf W. Poolman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3178-2247)
- Marijn Rutgers (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1322-0574)
- Ronald A.W. Verhagen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8622-0343)
- Sigrid Vorrink (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8106-2064)
- Ariena J. Rasker (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1257-3012)
- Jantsje H. Pasma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8769-1021)
- Dominique C. Baas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0989-9828)
- Lidy A.C. Roubos
Institutions
- Leiden University Medical Center (NL)
- OLVG (NL)
- Haga Hospital (NL)
- Tergooi (NL)
- Rijnstate Hospital (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-08-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0330652
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.01
Funders
- ZonMw