Table 2.
General and procedure-related FAQs
| Factual accuracy | Relevance | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question | Mean grade | Accurate1 | Mean grade | Relevant2 |
| What is a total knee replacement? | 5 | Y | 5 | Y |
| What can I do to prepare for a total knee replacement? | 5 | Y | 5 | Y |
| What is the implant material used in a total knee replacement? | 5 | Y | 5 | Y |
| How long is the scar from a total knee replacement? | 5 | Y | 5 | Y |
| Do I need to fast before a total knee replacement? | 3.5 | N | 4.5 | Y |
| How long does a total knee replacement surgery take? | 5 | Y | 5 | Y |
| What happens in a total knee replacement surgery? | 5 | Y | 5 | Y |
| Will I be awake during a total knee replacement?* | 3* | N | 5 | Y |
| What types of anaesthesia can be used during a total knee replacement?* | 4* | Y | 5 | Y |
| 4.5/5 | 7/9 | 4.9/5 | 9/9 | |
*Denotes responses where there was significant disagreement (≥ 2 on the Likert scale) between the two reviewers and the final grade was awarded by a third reviewer
1Categorical outcome for accuracy, whereby accurate responses are defined as those with a mean or final grade of ≥ 4
2Categorical outcome for relevance, whereby accurate responses are defined as those with a mean or final grade of ≥ 4