An Online Program for Primary Care Practitioners to Enhance Confidence in Ability to Care for Patients With or at Risk of Painful Knee Osteoarthritis.

Lisa A MandlMyriam A LinSarah P GottesmanErin Mich-GennariNicole WallAnan NathifXiaoyue MaJuliet Aizer

Published in: ACR open rheumatology (2023)

A free online program focusing on the effective care for patients with KOA attracted a wide range of learners, even though it targeted PCPs. Participants overwhelmingly endorsed it as highly relevant and would recommend it to others. Whether improvements in confidence translate into better patient outcomes is an important area for future research.

Keyphrases

quality improvement
knee osteoarthritis
primary care
healthcare
palliative care
general practice
pain management
social media
affordable care act
chronic pain
health insurance