Location
Suwanee, GA
Start Date
7-5-2024 1:00 PM
End Date
7-5-2024 4:00 PM
Description
Introduction: As Internet-based patient engagement platforms (IPEPs) become increasingly utilized following THA (total hip arthroplasty), a clearer understanding of their role in influencing clinical outcomes is needed. This study aims to determine whether increased patient engagement with an IPEP has notable impacts on patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and post-acute care visits.
Methods: This retrospective study analyzed 5,557 patients who underwent Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) and participated in an Internet-based Patient Engagement Platform (IPEP) from 2018 to 2022. Patients were categorized based on their engagement levels with the IPEP, measured as high or low based on the frequency of interactions. Key outcomes assessed included procedural satisfaction, pain scores, functional and mental health measures (VR-12 MCS/PCS, HOOS JR.), and post-operative healthcare utilization, including emergency room visits and readmissions.
Results: The study revealed that higher engagement with the IPEP significantly correlated with improved outcomes in THA patients. Notably, high-engagement patients experienced less pain, higher procedural satisfaction, and better functional outcomes as measured by HOOS JR. and VR-12 scores. Additionally, this group demonstrated a decrease in emergency room visits and 24-hour readmission rates.
Conclusion: Patient engagement platforms are useful interactive educational tools that can improve patient outcomes in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty.
Embargo Period
6-24-2024
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Enhancing Total Hip Arthroplasty Outcomes with Internet-Based Patient Engagement Platforms
Suwanee, GA
Introduction: As Internet-based patient engagement platforms (IPEPs) become increasingly utilized following THA (total hip arthroplasty), a clearer understanding of their role in influencing clinical outcomes is needed. This study aims to determine whether increased patient engagement with an IPEP has notable impacts on patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and post-acute care visits.
Methods: This retrospective study analyzed 5,557 patients who underwent Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) and participated in an Internet-based Patient Engagement Platform (IPEP) from 2018 to 2022. Patients were categorized based on their engagement levels with the IPEP, measured as high or low based on the frequency of interactions. Key outcomes assessed included procedural satisfaction, pain scores, functional and mental health measures (VR-12 MCS/PCS, HOOS JR.), and post-operative healthcare utilization, including emergency room visits and readmissions.
Results: The study revealed that higher engagement with the IPEP significantly correlated with improved outcomes in THA patients. Notably, high-engagement patients experienced less pain, higher procedural satisfaction, and better functional outcomes as measured by HOOS JR. and VR-12 scores. Additionally, this group demonstrated a decrease in emergency room visits and 24-hour readmission rates.
Conclusion: Patient engagement platforms are useful interactive educational tools that can improve patient outcomes in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty.
Comments
Presented by Ryan DeCook.