Does Occupational Self-Competence Perception Related with Functional Outcomes After Total Knee Arthroplasty?

Background: Many factors that relate to functional outcomes after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) have been discussed, but the effect of occupational self-perception has not mentioned. Objectives: The study investigates the effect of occupational selfperception level on the functional status in the early period after TKA. Method: Occupational Self Assessment (OSA), Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM), Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS), Timed Up and Go Test (TUG) tests were administered before and at the 3rd and 6th week after surgery. Changes in COPM, KOOS, TUG tests were analyzed using Friedman test. The relationship of OSA was examined using the Pearson correlation test. Findings: Self perception score was statistically in relation to TUG (r =- 0.600; p = 0.001). It was not significantly related with other assessment scores (p>0.05). Conclusion: Occupational self-competence perception of individuals affect their actual performance levels therefore; high occupational self -perception level may affect the recovery positively.