Global management of patients with knee osteoarthritis begins with quality of life assessment: a systematic review.

Marianna VitaloniAngie Botto-van BemdenRosa Maya Sciortino ContrerasDeborah ScottonMarco BibasMaritza QuinteroJordi MonfortXavier CarnéFrancisco de AbajoElizabeth OswaldMaria R CabotMarco MatucciPatrick du SouichIngrid MöllerGuy EakinJosep Verges

Published in: BMC musculoskeletal disorders (2019)

KOA has a substantial impact on QoL. In KOA patients, QoL is also influenced by specific individual factors including gender, body weight, physical activity, mental health, and education. Importantly, education and management programs designed to support KOA patients report improved QoL. QoL data is a valuable tool providing health care professionals with a better comprehension of KOA disease to aid implementation of the most effective management plan.

Keyphrases

healthcare
mental health
knee osteoarthritis
end stage renal disease
physical activity
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
body weight
prognostic factors
primary care
quality improvement
body mass index
machine learning
electronic health record
depressive symptoms
mental illness