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Interview with Dr AdamFirth - Shared Decision Making in Primary Arthroplasty
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The video segment begins with Andrew Price introducing himself as the president of the British Association for Surgery of the Knee and expressing gratitude for the efforts of the committee in developing guidance on decision-making and shared decision-making in orthopaedic surgery. He then hands over to Dominic Meek, the honorary editorial secretary for the British Hip Society, who also acknowledges the importance of the NICE guidelines.
Throughout the discussion, key topics revolve around shared decision-making, the involvement of patients in the surgical process, and the development of effective decision aids. Adam Firth discusses the importance of stakeholder meetings and the qualitative evidence that influences decision-making recommendations. The dialogue highlights how patients' perspectives were vital in shaping the guidelines, emphasizing the need for comprehensive information about surgery expectations, recovery, and less commonly discussed topics such as returning to sexual activity after surgery.
The committee addresses the complexities of creating standardized decision aids across the UK and the potential for these tools to improve patient care by ensuring that patients receive relevant information tailored to their needs. The conversation touches upon the link between shared decision-making, informed consent, and the overall improvement in patient outcomes, while also acknowledging the ongoing challenges in researching and implementing these guidelines effectively.
The segment concludes with a mutual expression of appreciation for the insights shared, highlighting the evolving nature of patient involvement in surgical decision-making and the ongoing importance of addressing patient needs in the context of joint replacement surgery.