Table 2.
COVID-19 Questionnairea.
| Topic | Response | Control (n = 45) | ACT (n = 45) | P-Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level of anxiety regarding: becoming infected with COVID-19 | None | 3 (6.67) | 6 (13.33) | .5746 |
| Minimal | 13 (28.89) | 12 (26.67) | ||
| Neutral | 11 (24.44) | 7 (15.56) | ||
| Moderate | 12 (26.67) | 16 (35.56) | ||
| Severe | 6 (13.33) | 4 (8.89) | ||
| Spreading COVID-19 to family member, friend, or colleague | None | 3 (6.67) | 6 (13.33) | .2570 |
| Minimal | 12 (26.67) | 14 (31.11) | ||
| Neutral | 8 (17.78) | 2 (4.44) | ||
| Moderate | 12 (26.67) | 15 (33.33) | ||
| Severe | 10 (22.22) | 8 (17.78) | ||
| Finances | None | 13 (28.89) | 19 (42.22) | .6111 |
| Minimal | 10 (22.22) | 11 (24.44) | ||
| Neutral | 9 (20.00) | 6 (13.33) | ||
| Moderate | 9 (20.00) | 7 (15.56) | ||
| Severe | 4 (8.89) | 2 (4.44) | ||
| Job security, FMLA, or disability | None | 20 (44.44) | 26 (57.78) | .3311 |
| Minimal | 5 (11.11) | 7 (15.56) | ||
| Neutral | 12 (26.67) | 5 (11.11) | ||
| Moderate | 6 (13.33) | 4 (8.89) | ||
| Severe | 2 (4.44) | 3 (6.67) | ||
| Not knowing how long surgery will be delayed | None | 2 (4.44) | 7 (15.56) | .4432 |
| Minimal | 7 (15.56) | 8 (17.78) | ||
| Neutral | 7 (15.56) | 5 (11.11) | ||
| Moderate | 19 (42.22) | 18 (40.00) | ||
| Severe | 10 (22.22) | 7 (15.56) | ||
| Has your knee or hip pain changed since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic? | Increased | 32 (71.11) | 21 (46.67) | .0542 |
| Decreased | 1 (2.22) | 3 (6.67) | ||
| Stayed the same | 12 (26.67) | 21 (46.67) | ||
| Knowing what you know about COVID-19, would you still have elected to move forward with your TKA/THA even if it would have put you at elevated risk for COVID-19 infection, hospitalization, and possibly death? | (n, %Yes) | 14 (31.1%) | 17 (37.8%) | .5057 |
| Do you believe that is it important to stop elective surgery/joint replacements in order to minimize the spread of COVID-19? | (n, %Yes) | 36 (80) | 39 (86.7%) | .3961 |
| Do you currently feel isolated or lonely? | (n, %Yes) | 12 (26.7%) | 8 (17.8%) | .3105 |
| Do you have the help you need at home to assist you while struggling with your arthritis? | (n, %Yes) | 40 (88.9%) | 37 (82.2%) | .3684 |
| Has your activity level changed since your surgery was canceled? | Increased | 4 (8.89) | 8 (17.78) | .4111 |
| Decreased | 21 (46.67) | 21 (46.67) | ||
| Stayed the Same | 20 (44.44) | 16 (35.56) | ||
| Reschedule status | Plan to reschedule in near future: | 40 (88.89) | 40 (88.89) | .7136 |
| Plan to delay Concern about contracting COVID-19 in hospital financial difficulties Other reason |
5 (11.11) 3 (6.67) 1 (2.22) 1 (2.22) |
5 (11.11) 5 (11.11) 0 0 |
ACT, acceptance and commitment therapy; FMLA, Family Medical Leave Act; THA, total hip arthroplasty; TKA, total knee arthroplasty.
a
The COVID-19 questionnaire was administered prior to the intervention to both arms of the study.