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. 2019 Sep 11:18:86-90.
doi: 10.1016/j.jor.2019.09.004. eCollection 2020 Mar-Apr.

The Exeter Knee Infection Multi Disciplinary Team approach to managing prosthetic knee infections: A qualitative analysis

Fady Awad  1 , David Searle  1 , Katie Walmsley  1 , Nadine Dyar  2 , Cressida Auckland  2 , Robert Bethune  2 , Keith Eyres  1 , Andrew D Toms  1 , Jonathan Phillips  1
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The Exeter Knee Infection Multi Disciplinary Team approach to managing prosthetic knee infections: A qualitative analysis

Fady Awad et al. J Orthop. .

Abstract

Background: A Knee Infection Multi-Disciplinary Team meeting was established in Exeter. This study was designed to qualitatively evaluate the impact of the MDT on those involved.

Materials and methods: Semi-structured interviews of all members of the MDT at Exeter were undertaken and analysed using Nvivo software. Data was coded to identify common patterns and trends.

Results: The common themes identified were improved communication and standardisation of care. The main challenges identified were the timing of the meetings and funding.

Conclusion: This study has used established qualitative techniques to evaluate the impact of the Exeter Knee Infection MDT.

Keywords: Communication; Multidisciplinary team; Prosthetic knee infection; Standardisation of care.

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