Factors influencing patient satisfaction after total hip arthroplasty (THA) vary by sex, according to a new study.
Staff responsiveness followed by clear communication from nurses and doctors are most important to female patients, whereas optimal pain management is most important to male patients, researchers have found.
The study was conducted to see whether patients’ sex affects their satisfaction after THA, and which factors could be improved upon to help boost satisfaction and
MARCH 31, 2017