Table 2 Patient-reported pass rates for all 18 quality indicators (n = 434)
Quality indicator | Eligiblea n | Achievedb n (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Received information about KOA | 417 | 310 (74.3) |
2 | Received information about treatment options | 424 | 252 (59.4) |
3 | Received advice about selfcare of knee complaints | 421 | 313 (74.4) |
4 | Received practical support in selfcare of knee complaints | 421 | 253 (60.1) |
5 | Received information or advice about exercising and sports | 426 | 306 (71.8) |
6 | Offered referral for support in exercising and sports | 423 | 211 (49.9) |
7 | Advised to lose weight | 303 | 111 (36.6) |
8 | Offered referral for weight loss support | 247 | 37 (15.0) |
9 | Received assessment on limitations in daily activities | 301 | 89 (29.6) |
10 | Received assessment on need for walking aid | 273 | 65 (23.8) |
11 | Received assessment on need for support with daily activities | 284 | 52 (18.3) |
12 | Received assessment on pain complaints | 426 | 240 (56.3) |
13 | Advised to take paracetamol as first choice | 424 | 312 (73.6) |
14 | Offered stronger pain killer(s) | 421 | 132 (31.4) |
15 | Offered anti-inflammatory painkiller (NSAIDs) | 422 | 229 (54.3) |
16 | Offered injection in knee | 429 | 239 (55.7) |
17 | Discussed knee replacement surgery | 362 | 223 (61.6) |
18 | Offered follow-up appointment | 427 | 144 (33.7) |