Consensus recommendations for supporting people waiting for total hip and knee arthroplasty in Scotland: A modified Delphi study

2026-02-10 orthopedics Title + abstract only

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BackgroundMany people experience long waiting times for hip and knee replacement surgery, negatively impacting physical conditioning and quality of life, and therefore need evidence-informed strategies to support them while they are waiting. ObjectiveTo develop consensus-based recommendations for supporting people waiting for hip or knee replacement in Scotland. DesignThree-round online modified Delphi study involving 17 people with experience of waiting for hip or knee replacement and 30 prof...