Mapping the evidence on support for family caregivers in total knee arthroplasty recovery: a scoping review

Key Points

• Caregiver interventions significantly improve support for recovery after total knee arthroplasty, enhancing caregiver well-being.
• The review analyzes 35 studies to identify key themes in caregiver support and resources available post-surgery.
• Observational analysis across published literature on family caregiving in total knee arthroplasty recovery was conducted.
• These findings underscore the need for better resources to support family caregivers, aiming to improve patient recovery outcomes.