Physical Activity Assessment and Recommendation for Adults With Arthritis by Primary Care Providers-DocStyles, 2018.
Dana GuglielmoLouise B MurphyKristina A TheisCharles G HelmickJohn D OmuraErica L OdomJanet B CroftPublished in: American journal of health promotion : AJHP (2020)
Approximately 40% of PCPs sampled always engaged in both behaviors (assessing and recommending physical activity) with adults with arthritis; seeing a high volume of adults with arthritis was consistently related to engaging in each behavior. Evidence-based approaches to support PCP counseling include offering provider education and training, raising awareness of available resources, and using health system supports.