Why the study?
Does psychological support improve mental and physical recovery in patients undergoing primary total hip or knee arthroplasty?
Does psychological support improve mental and physical recovery in patients undergoing primary total hip or knee arthroplasty?
Psychological support significantly reduces anxiety and depression and improves mental well-being and rehabilitation time in patients undergoing total hip or knee arthroplasty.
May warrant psychological support in arthroplasty pathways; hypothesis-generating for physical recovery pending RCTs.
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