Avoiding knee replacement surgery | Information on lifestyle changes (e.g., weight loss, diet, exercise) to prevent or delay osteoarthritis |
| Improving other surgical techniques (e.g., arthroscopy) to avoid or delay need for knee replacement surgery |
| Managing knee symptoms (e.g., use of pain medication) to avoid or delay need for knee replacement surgery |
Preparing for and deciding when to have knee replacement surgery | Understanding differences between patient and surgeon views on the right time for knee replacement surgery |
| Improving wait times for surgery |
| Effectively managing knee pain before surgery (e.g., medication, complementary and alternative medicine such as massage, homeopathy, diet) |
| Information on lifestyle changes (e.g., weight loss, diet, exercise) before surgery to improve recovery after surgery |
| Improving patient understanding of what to expect during and after surgery |
| Providing emotional and psychological support to patients before surgery from other patients |
| Providing emotional and psychological support to patients before surgery from professional counsellors |
Knee implants | Improving knee implants that allow for kneeling, squatting and walking downhill |
Surgical cuts | Improving surgical practices (e.g., stitching) for best healing and scar minimization |
| Understanding the role of genetics in surgical scar formations |
Recovery in hospital | Managing other illnesses while in hospital including medication interaction |
| Promoting respectful behaviour between patients and clinicians in clinical settings |
| Improving practices for physiotherapy after surgery |
| Understanding differences between the patient and clinician views on the right time to discharge from the hospital |
| Effectiveness of discharge to a rehabilitation hospital before being sent home |
Recovery longer term (i.e., after hospital discharge) | Integrating family doctors into recovery after surgery at the hospital and after discharge from hospital |
| Exploring the best role of the surgeon after hospital discharge |
| Effective use of pain medication after hospital discharge |
| Effective support from the health care system after surgery |
| Effective self-management after hospital discharge |
| Promoting exercise following surgery |
| Providing effective support to patients with ongoing recovery problems |