Arthritis Action released findings of a nation-wide questionnaire-based study they commissioned, of people of working age living with arthritis. The research found that arthritis is associated with significantly lower levels of life satisfaction than the UK national average, in a survey of 2,074 people in Great Britain.
The research, carried out by YouGov, examined the life impacts of arthritis on people of working age in Great Britain, and explored the effects the condition can have on personal well-being, life satisfaction, and mental health. Continue reading
Osteoarthritis
Physical Activity Factsheet
A fact sheet developed by UK charity Arthritis Action, providing physical activity advice for patients with arthritis. Will help clinicians discuss physical activity with patients.
Benefits of exercise for people with arthritis:
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Moving Forward – physiotherapy for musculoskeletal health and wellbeing
This review highlights evidence from the NIHR and others on why research in this area matters, assessment and matching patients to treatment, restoring musculoskeletal health and maintaining musculoskeletal wellbeing.
It features:
37 published studies
25 ongoing research projects
Questions to ask your physiotherapy musculoskeletal services Continue reading
Commissioning Guide: Painful Osteoarthritis of the Knee
This pathway refers to patients with symptomatic osteoarthritis of the knee(s).
Commissioning Guide: Pain Arising from the Hip in Adults
This guidance addresses the management of painful hip disorders in adults. The commonest cause is osteoarthritis (OA).
Muscle and Bone Strengthening and Balance Activities Evidence Review
The PHE / Centre for Ageing Better commissioned evidence review on Muscle and Bone Strengthening and Balance Activities. Continue reading
Joint Pain Advisor: A new model of care for managing chronic knee, hip or back pain
NICE approved Joint Pain Advisor is a new model of care to support people with chronic knee, hip or back pain.
Joint Pain Advisor is a safe and cost effective alternative to GP consultations. Involving a series of face-to-face consultations, advisors work collaboratively with people with hip and/or knee osteoarthritis and/or back pain, focusing on supporting self-management. Continue reading
Hand osteoarthritis information
This information leaflet has been co-produced by the Impact Accelerator Unit, Research Institute for Primary Care and Health Sciences, Keele University, along with the Research Institute’s LINK group (Lay Involvement in Knowledge Mobilisation). It aims to support and supplement the Keele “Guide for People who have Osteoarthritis” – and is based on research evidence from the Keele University SMOOTH study. Continue reading
Osteoarthritis guidebook
A guidebook co-created by patients, to enable clinicians to support patients with osteoarthritis.
Diet and Arthritis Factsheet
A fact sheet developed by UK charity Arthritis Action, providing dietary advice for patients with arthritis. Will help clinicians discuss diet with patients.