Table 2 Preliminary core areas/domains for TJR clinical trials
Orthopaedic surgeon leadership group Median [IQR] | Orthopaedic surgeons (AAOS, ORS group) Median [IQR] | |
|---|---|---|
Main Domains to be reported in every TJR clinical trial | ||
Joint Pain | 8 [8, 9] | 8 [7, 9] |
Function or functional ability (ability to function in society, work; work productivity, employability; disability; work disability) | 8 [8, 8] | 8 [7, 9] |
Patient Satisfaction (satisfaction with the outcome, satisfaction with the procedure) | 8 [7, 9] | 8 [7, 8] |
Revision surgery | 7 [6, 9] | 8 [6, 8] |
Adverse events | 7 [5, 8] | 7 [6, 9] |
Death | 7 [7, 9] | 8 [5, 9] |
Additional domains for consideration for reporting in TJR clinical trials | ||
Patient Participation | 6.5 [5, 7] | 6 [5, 8] |
Cost | 6 [5, 7] | 6 [5, 7] |