A nurse-led service to provide information on osteoarthritis.
Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disorder and the leading cause of physical disability for people over 65 (Nuki, 2002). A survey was undertaken to review the quality of information given to patients and identify any improvements that could be made. The results showed that the priorities put on information by health care professionals were not necessarily shared by patients. A nurse-led service to provide information, education and support was recommended.
Hall
Ann-Marie
AM
Rheumatology Department, The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough.
D000368:Aged; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001294:Attitude to Health; D002755:Choice Behavior; D005260:Female; D019538:Health Care Surveys; D006292:Health Priorities; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D020380:Needs Assessment / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000592:standards*; D012944:Social Support; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D017749:Total Quality Management / Q000458:organization & administration; D006113:United Kingdom / Q000453:epidemiology