A Swedish study found that patients with knee or hip osteoarthritis who became unwilling to have joint replacement after a 3-month education and exercise program were significantly less likely to undergo surgery over the next several years.
Individuals who reported a neutral level of satisfaction with their sense of belonging were approximately 3 times more likely to express an intent to leave, while those who were dissatisfied were 7 times more likely to do so, compared to individuals who were satisfied with their sense of belonging.