Journal of Bone and Joint Infection
Journal of Bone and Joint Infection
JBJI
Articles | Volume 11, issue 1
Articles | Volume 11, issue 1
https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-11-105-2026
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https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-11-105-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Articles | Volume 11, issue 1
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10 Feb 2026
Original full-length article |  | 10 Feb 2026

How much are we willing to do for the ones we love – impact on caregivers of patients suffering from periprosthetic joint infections: a qualitative study

Franz-Joseph Dally, Franziska Prüßner, Frederic Bludau, Sascha Gravius, Ali Darwich, and Marcel Betsch

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Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) patient care has both positive and negative impacts on caregivers: (1) conflicts regarding the hospital stay, (2) novel personal challenges, (3) nursing, (4) emotional and psychological consequences, and (5) effects on the relationship. To conclude, caregivers of PJI patients shoulder a relevant burden both physically and emotionally, which seems to be very similar to caregivers of cancer patients. An inclusion in established treatment algorithms for PJI should be considered.
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