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NCT Number: NCT04370678

Changes in Preference for Surgery of Patients Signed up for Arthroscopic Procedures

This study describes the changes in preference to arthroscopic surgery in two orthopedics departments in Denmark under the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Key information

Conditions

Arthroscopy Behavior COVID-19 Coronaviridae Infections Coronavirus Infections Health Behavior Infections Joint Diseases Lung Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Nidovirales Infections Patient Preference Patient Satisfaction Pneumonia Pneumonia, Viral RNA Virus Infections Respiratory Tract Diseases Respiratory Tract Infections Shoulder Impingement Syndrome Shoulder Injuries Treatment Adherence and Compliance Virus Diseases Wounds and Injuries

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Zealand University Hospital

Køge, Region Sjælland, 4600, Denmark

About this study

Background:

Covid-19 has impacted all aspects of society. In hospitals around the world focus has been on treating the deadly virus, and elective orthopedic surgical procedures has been postponed in Denmark, causing a stop for most arthroscopic procedures for months. It is established that certain conditions leading to arthroscopic orthopedic intervention has fluctuating symptoms symptoms and can have a favorable outcome on conservative treatment. Amongst these conditions who are also treated with non-surgical methods are subacromial decompression impingement[1][1], degenerative knee disease [2] and anterior cruciate ligament injuries[3]. An issue with further understanding the non-surgical effect on this patient group has beencould be reluctance to undergo conservative non-surgical treatment and opt for a surgical treatment. procedure. Because all elective surgery has been postponed in Denmark, and the following longer waiting period for surgery, this has created a unique opportunity to further investigate this patient category.

Aim of study: Investigate the impact of time on waiting list for surgery under COVID-19 pandemic on the preference for surgery in patients planned for arthroscopic surgery.

Discussion The current study will provide information on the change of preferences forto arthroscopic surgery in a patient population who are forced to wait for surgery for a longer period of time, with no possibility of seeking treatment in other hospitals.

Who can participate

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Patients planned for arthroscopic intervention in knee or shoulder.
  • Patients seen by an orthopedic surgeon and planned for surgery before 13/3-20

Exclusion criteria

  • Surgery performed in another hospital
  • Death
  • Emigration

Treatment and study plan

Change in preference to surgery under COVID-19 pandemic.

Behavioral

Under the COVID-19 pandemic all arthroscopic procedures were cancelled. We wished to describe if patients experienced a change in preference to surgery under this period.

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in preference

    Time frame: 3 months

    change of preference for surgery during the waiting period for all planned arthroscopic procedures measured by questionnaire sent by letter asking if patients still want surgery yes or no. No other questions were asked.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change in preference between groups

    Time frame: 3 months

    difference in preference for surgery between the group of patients planned for arthroscopic procedure in the shoulder and patients planned for arthroscopic procedure in the knee measured by questionnaire sent by letter asking if patients still want surgery yes or no. No other questions were asked..

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Region Zealand

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Changes in Preference for Surgery of Patients Signed up for Arthroscopic Procedures: COVID-19 Effect on Arthroscopic Patients in a University Hospital in Denmark

Important dates

Study start
2020
Primary completion
2020
Study completion
2020
First posted
May 1, 2020
Registry last updated
May 7, 2020

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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