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Outcomes of a conservative care program for knee osteoarthritis through translation of research into practice.

Andrew B RossVictor H ChenRichard SnowGreg SawchynKristin DeRoadsJoseph J Ruane
Published in: Musculoskeletal care (2020)
Results of the program indicate that the clinically significant 3-month findings in the report by Skou et al. (2015) regarding functional improvement can be replicated in an alternate setting. Organizing and offering fundamental components of condition management in a group format with provider oversight could be a feasible and logical component in the continuum of care for knee osteoarthritis, while complementing other secondary management strategies following diagnosis.
Keyphrases
  • knee osteoarthritis
  • quality improvement
  • healthcare
  • primary care
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  • chronic pain
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