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Day-Case Joint Replacements Move From Policy Goal to Research Priority in the U.K.
A six-year, £3.8 million study is examining why same-day discharge remains rare after hip and knee replacement surgery despite NHS guidance favoring day-case care for most patients.
Key Takeaways
- The NHS recommends most hip and knee replacements as day cases, but fewer than 1% currently leave the same day.
- The IDAPO study will examine barriers, patient views, and implementation pathways.
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DT Editorial Team··via medicalxpress.com