{"id":12673420,"date":"2025-04-14T00:39:07","date_gmt":"2025-04-13T21:39:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/udh.sa\/?p=12673420"},"modified":"2025-04-14T01:09:03","modified_gmt":"2025-04-13T22:09:03","slug":"acl-reconstruction-proms-patient-outcomes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/udh.sa\/en\/2025\/04\/acl-reconstruction-proms-patient-outcomes\/","title":{"rendered":"United Doctors Hospital Highlights Improved Patient Outcomes Following ACL Reconstruction with PROMs Implementation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>United Doctors Hospital (UDH) continues to lead in patient-centered care by utilizing Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) to assess and enhance treatment outcomes for patients undergoing Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction.<\/p>\n<p>PROMs play a vital role in understanding patients\u2019 perspectives regarding their health, recovery progress, and overall quality of life, enabling the hospital to provide more personalized care and targeted rehabilitation programs.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12673421 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/udh.sa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-700x418.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/udh.sa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-700x418.png 700w, https:\/\/udh.sa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-300x179.png 300w, https:\/\/udh.sa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-768x458.png 768w, https:\/\/udh.sa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7.png 1215w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">How much difficulty do you have with the following activities due to your knee? (<strong>walking<\/strong>)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In this graph, 33% of patients surveyed with ACL injuries reported experiencing moderate difficulty in walking, while 22% reported severe difficulty. This feedback highlights active patient involvement in the treatment journey and ensures that any corrective actions taken will be accurately aligned with the patients&#8217; clinical needs.<\/p>\n<h2>The Role of PROMs in Enhancing ACL Treatment<\/h2>\n<p>At UDH, PROMs are essential tools that allow patients to actively participate in their healthcare journey by providing feedback on their pain levels, mobility, emotional well-being, and overall recovery after ACL reconstruction surgery.<\/p>\n<p>PROMs serve multiple purposes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enhancing patient-centered care<\/li>\n<li>Supporting clinical decision-making<\/li>\n<li>Monitoring treatment effectiveness<\/li>\n<li>Driving continuous quality improvement<\/li>\n<li>Facilitating tailored rehabilitation programs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12673423 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/udh.sa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/8-700x402.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/udh.sa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/8-700x402.png 700w, https:\/\/udh.sa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/8-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/udh.sa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/8-768x441.png 768w, https:\/\/udh.sa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/8.png 1215w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>How would you rate your overall quality of life with respect to your knee health?<\/p>\n<p>For the quality of life, 44% said that they have a poor to very poor quality of life.<\/p>\n<p>Based on the feedback gathered during the pre-management phase, corrective actions were streamlined through the collaborative efforts of orthopedic doctors, the quality management department, and medical administration.<\/p>\n<h2>Key Findings from ACL PROMs Results<\/h2>\n<h3>Pre-Surgery Patient Experience:<\/h3>\n<p>Before treatment, a significant percentage of patients reported difficulties, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>33% experienced moderate difficulty walking<\/li>\n<li>22% experienced severe difficulty walking<\/li>\n<li>44% reported poor to very poor quality of life related to knee function<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12673425 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/udh.sa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/9-700x402.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/udh.sa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/9-700x402.png 700w, https:\/\/udh.sa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/9-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/udh.sa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/9-768x441.png 768w, https:\/\/udh.sa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/9.png 1215w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3>Post-Surgery Improvements:<\/h3>\n<p>After undergoing ACL surgery and rehabilitation at UDH, PROMs data revealed notable improvements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>37% rated their physical ability as &#8220;Good&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>43% rated their quality of life as &#8220;Good&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>A significant reduction in pain levels and functional difficulties<\/li>\n<li>High patient satisfaction with recovery progress<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12673427 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/udh.sa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/10-700x402.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/udh.sa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/10-700x402.png 700w, https:\/\/udh.sa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/10-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/udh.sa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/10-768x441.png 768w, https:\/\/udh.sa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/10.png 1215w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>Corrective Actions and Rehabilitation Enhancements<\/h2>\n<p>Based on PROMs feedback, UDH implemented several corrective actions to improve patient outcomes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Customized rehabilitation programs focusing on functional exercises<\/li>\n<li>Gradual and structured return-to-sport protocols<\/li>\n<li>Sport-specific training for active patients<\/li>\n<li>Holistic care addressing physical, emotional, and social well-being<\/li>\n<li>Enhanced patient education regarding recovery expectations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Patient Satisfaction &amp; Future Recommendations<\/h2>\n<p>The post-treatment results reflected remarkable improvements in both physical health and mental well-being. Patients expressed high satisfaction with the outcomes of their ACL treatment and demonstrated greater confidence in returning to daily activities and sports.<\/p>\n<h2>UDH&#8217;s Future Focus Includes:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Expanding personalized care plans<\/li>\n<li>Integrating psychological support into rehabilitation<\/li>\n<li>Strengthening patient communication and follow-up care<\/li>\n<li>Continuously evaluating treatment effectiveness through PROMs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This initiative reflects UDH\u2019s ongoing commitment to excellence in healthcare, ensuring that each patient receives comprehensive, compassionate, and high-quality treatment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover how United Doctors Hospital uses Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) to improve ACL reconstruction outcomes, patient experience, and recovery.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":12673430,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[222],"tags":[1242,1244,1239,1243,1241,1240],"class_list":["post-12673420","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-our-news","tag-acl-recovery-patient-feedback","tag-enhancing-patient-care-with-proms","tag-improving-acl-treatment-outcomes","tag-knee-injury-treatment-saudi-arabia","tag-rehabilitation-after-acl-surgery","tag-united-doctors-hospital-acl-care"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/udh.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12673420","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/udh.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/udh.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/udh.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/udh.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12673420"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/udh.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12673420\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12673432,"href":"https:\/\/udh.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12673420\/revisions\/12673432"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/udh.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12673430"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/udh.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12673420"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/udh.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12673420"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/udh.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12673420"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}