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Background  To investigate discrepancies, if any, between the complications that patients report on the patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) questionnaire and what is formally recorded in their medical records.  Methodology  A retrospective analysis of PROMs-reported complications was performed at a single elective center for all patients who had an elective primary total knee or hip replacement between April 2016 and March 2017. Corresponding patient medical records were then analyzed to correlate the PROMs with any documentation of postoperative complications, which similar to the PROMs data were categorized into wound complications, urinary complications, readmission, and further operative procedures.  Results  A set of 54 complete patient records were compared to the corresponding PROMs data. The combined overall positive predictive value was 0.47 while the overall negative predictive value was 0.91. Concordance between patients and the medical records was 70.4% for wound complication, 66.7% for urinary complications, 83.3% for readmission, and 96.3% for reoperation.  Conclusion  PROMs data are becoming increasingly important in auditing and planning healthcare provision. This study highlights a significant level of discrepancy between the PROMs-reported complication rates and those documented in the medical records. There is a visible disparity between patient perception and the medical definition of postoperative complications. Further patient education and empowerment are required in preparation for arthroplasty.

Do Patients Accurately Represent Their Experiences After Hip and Knee Replacements?