Patient beliefs and perceptions play a crucial role in the decision-making process when managing a meniscal tear. A qualitative systematic review of the literature
Abstract:Introduction
There has been an increase in research on the effectiveness of treatment options for the management of meniscal tears. However, there is very little evidence about the patient experiences of meniscal tears.
Aim
To summarise the available qualitative evidence on patients’ experiences and expectations of meniscal tears.
Method
A search of EMBASE, Medline, Sociofile and Web of Science up to November 2020 w… Show more
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