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Table 4 Pilot OARS items and themes breakdowns

From: Development of a patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) and change measure for use in early recovery following hip or knee replacement

Phase Two OARS Item

Theme

Participant ID

1. I have felt unwell

Effects of healthcare on outcomes

2, 11

2. I have felt disorientated

Effects of healthcare on outcomes

11, 18

3. I have felt tired

Fatigue and sleep

14

4. I have felt faint

Pain

18

5. It has been quite painful

Pain

3, 11, 13, 25

6. I have had constant pain

Pain

13

7. I have worse pain at night

Pain

13

8. It has felt swollen

Pain

10, 13, 26

9. I have difficulty getting into bed

Improving function and mobility

8

10. I am not able to stand

Improving function and mobility

11

11. I am not able to walk

Improving function and mobility

11

12. I have not slept well

Fatigue and sleep

18, 26

Which question 13a or 13b do you prefer?

13a. I have found it quite hard to sleep

or

13b. I have found it difficult to sleep

Fatigue and sleep

6, 21

14. I have not been able to sleep due to the pain

Fatigue and sleep

30

15. I have felt sick

Effects of healthcare on outcomes

2, 4, 11, 13, 17, 18, 20, 21, 23, 24, 26

16. I have felt woozy

Effects of healthcare on outcomes

4

17. I have been constipated

Effects of healthcare on outcomes

13, 23, 24

18. I have lost my appetite

Effects of healthcare on outcomes

2, 24, 25