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Description of Resource:

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis in the United States, affecting millions of adults. Research funded by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) states that self-management approaches and occupational and pharmaceutical therapy along with surgery can reduce pain and limit functional disability. As a result of AHRQ-sponsored research, self-management programs have helped prevent disability and improve health status. This document describes relevant research studies and data.

Evidence-Based Resource Details

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Developed By:

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Developer Type:

Federal Government

Healthy People 2020 Topic Area(s):

Older Adults

Arthritis, Osteoporosis, and Chronic Back Conditions

Healthy People 2020 Objectives:

AOCBC-1, AOCBC-2, AOCBC-3, AOCBC-4

Resource Type:

Cohort Study

Expert Opinion

Citation:

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Managing Osteoarthritis: Helping the Elderly Maintain Function and Mobility (archived) [Internet]. AHRQ Research in Action 2002 May [cited 2013 Feb 27]; Issue 4. Available from: http://archive.ahrq.gov/research/findings/factsheets/aging/osteoria/index.html

Tags:

Reduce Injury, Reduce Morbidity, Reduce Mortality, Public Health, Healthcare, Behavioral & Social, Clinical Practice, Informational & Educational, Secondary Prevention, Patients

Syndicated Content Details:
Source URL: https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/tools-resources/evidence-based-resource/managing-osteoarthritis-helping-elderly-maintain
Source Agency: Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Healthy People (ODPHP-HP)
Captured Date: 2016-06-09 15:59:26.0