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• Wound care was a major source of insecurity because patients worried about access, self-assessment, and delayed treatment. — Experience of patients with total knee arthroplasty for knee osteoarthritis in China: a patient journey map based on qualitative research
• Most patients reported functional improvement after discharge, including less pain and return to activities such as dancing and travelling. — Experience of patients with total knee arthroplasty for knee osteoarthritis in China: a patient journey map based on qualitative research
• Some patients continued to experience residual symptoms such as morning stiffness and soreness after prolonged sitting. — Experience of patients with total knee arthroplasty for knee osteoarthritis in China: a patient journey map based on qualitative research
• Dependence during recovery varied, with some patients preferring independence and others relying on family assistance or specialist-guided rehabilitation. — Experience of patients with total knee arthroplasty for knee osteoarthritis in China: a patient journey map based on qualitative research
• Patients questioned whether they could safely and accurately perform exercises such as leg presses and squats after discharge. — Experience of patients with total knee arthroplasty for knee osteoarthritis in China: a patient journey map based on qualitative research
• Unsupervised rehabilitation can be effective, but patients still need support through feedback, confidence-building, and motivation. — Experience of patients with total knee arthroplasty for knee osteoarthritis in China: a patient journey map based on qualitative research