Investigating the association between demographic factors and patient satisfaction with recovery in the early phase after non-catastrophic musculoskeletal injuries: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Orthopedic injuries can negatively impact both the physical and mental health of patients. Ensuring patient satisfaction with their recovery is crucial for meeting patient-centered goals and enhancing overall health outcomes.

Objective: We aimed to investigate whether satisfaction with recovery can be predicted based on demographic information and baseline characteristics in people with non-catastrophic musculoskeletal trauma.

Methods: Participants with acute musculoskeletal injuries were recruited. The Satisfaction and Recovery Index (SRI) was used to assess the patient's satisfaction with their recovery. A multivariable linear regression model was created to determine factors that are associated with SRI scores.

Results: A total of 100 patients participated, with a mean age of 32 years and 82% male. The majority had a high school education or lower, were employed, and sustained left-side injuries. Injuries were most often fractures/dislocations caused by motor vehicle collisions. The results of the multivariable linear regression analysis indicated no significant factors predicting satisfaction with recovery.

Conclusions: The studied demographic variables and baseline characteristics are not associated with the level of satisfaction with recovery among patients with non-catastrophic musculoskeletal trauma. Clinicians can use these findings to rule out these variables as contributors to low (or high) satisfaction with recovery. Future studies must assess the contribution of other probable and relevant psychological and social characteristics.