Treatment of osteoarthritis: A role for education programmes ?
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Effect of an education programme for patients with osteoarthritis in primary care--a randomized controlled trial
BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2010 Oct 25;11(1):244.Exclusive Author Interview
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114 patients of any age with symptomatic osteoarthritis (OA) in the knee, hip, or hand with pain, stiffness, and limitation of movement in the affected joint were randomized to receive an educational program or no education. 6 months after the educational programme, patients with OA had improved self-perceived health, but had a small improvement in function with no demonstrable influence on self-efficacy.
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