An Osteoarthritis Pain Science Education Intervention to Optimise Care for Total Knee Replacement Surgery (OPTIMISE)
About the study
The OPTIMISE project aims to trial a new pain education resource for people who will undergo total knee replacement at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
OPTIMISE was co-designed with patients who have undergone (or are considering undergoing) total knee replacement surgery, health professionals (such as nurses, physiotherapists, orthopaedic surgeons) and other staff who provide support for the total knee replacement care pathway.
Eligibility requirements
We are looking for people with knee osteoarthritis who are scheduled to undergo total knee replacement surgery at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
Recruitment timeline
- Start of recruitment: July 2026
- End of recruitment: June 2027
Benefits
Participants will be remunerated for their time spent completing questionnaires.
Participants may improve their understanding of the total knee replacement surgery process and experience. It is also possible that the information participants receive improves the pain and physical function of their knee after surgery.
Contact
Please follow the link below to register your interest.