153 The Patient Perspective on Day Case Arthroplasty

Abstract Introduction Day Case Arthroplasty has been validated as a safe strategy for reducing length of stay patients undergoing elective arthroplasty. With the ongoing recovery activities following COVID pandemic and long waiting lists; day case arthroplasty offers solution both hospitals patients. Reducing will reduce cost which benefits hospitals, whilst faster discharge reduces unnecessary exposure to an increased risk This study aims establish patient perspective on inform set-up cantered service. Method Data was collected at routine preoperative assessment clinics via structured questionnaire combined quantitative qualitative methods. The covered demographics, issues pertaining same-day discharge, level concern related common problems faced by after joint replacement surgery preference same versus more traditional rehabilitation Results included 79 with 43% preferring discharge. Postoperative pain, surgical complications wound healing were most significant concerns elicited. Patients who preferred statistically younger. majority felt that their could be completed home. Conclusions results this highlight demand in cohort younger Identifying important formulate effective perioperative protocols ensure successful implementation