Effectiveness of self-management programs for people with osteoarthritis of the knee
| dc.contributor.author | Coleman, Sophie | |
| dc.contributor.supervisor | Dr Kathy Briffa | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2017-01-30T10:20:42Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2017-01-30T10:20:42Z | |
| dc.date.created | 2014-09-12T06:41:48Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2011 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/2352 | |
| dc.description.abstract |
The effectiveness of a new disease-specific self-management program for people with osteoarthritis of the knee was evaluated in two randomised controlled trials. Compared to a no intervention control, the program was found to be effective resulting in improvements in pain, function and quality of life. Moreover, compared to a generic arthritis self-management program, the disease specific program resulted in superior improvements in pain, physical function and general health, particularly in the short term. | |
| dc.language | en | |
| dc.publisher | Curtin University | |
| dc.title | Effectiveness of self-management programs for people with osteoarthritis of the knee | |
| dc.type | Thesis | |
| dcterms.educationLevel | PhD | |
| curtin.department | School of Physiotherapy | |
| curtin.accessStatus | Open access |