Journal article
‘It’s just my knee’: a qualitative study investigating the process of reframing and young athletes’ perceived quality of life between anterior cruciate ligament injury and surgery
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To understand the factors influencing young athletes' perceptions of quality of life (QOL) following an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture, prior to reconstructive surgery.
DESIGN: Qualitative descriptive study using semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis of data.
Authors
Marmura H; Bryant D; Getgood A; Webster F
Journal
BMJ Open, Vol. 14, No. 5,
Publisher
BMJ
Publication Date
5 2024
DOI
10.1136/bmjopen-2023-076799
ISSN
2044-6055