title: Evaluation of education for people with osteoarthritis of the knee: recruitment and retention issues in study design.
abstract: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common and often disabling condition affecting older adults. Treatment using anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) often contributes to morbidity ( 1 ). It is a common reason for people seeking help from primary care ( 2 ). However, unfortunately management approaches often reflect the ageist view that OA is an inevitable consequence of ageing.
authors.affiliation: St George's Hospital Medical School and Kingston University, London.
authors.forename: Fiona
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Ross
authors.forename: Eric
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Triggs
authors.forename: Heather
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Cadbury
authors.affiliation: Department of Academic Rheumatology.
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Axford
authors.affiliation: Department of Public Health Sciences, all at St George's Hospital and Medical School, London.
authors.forename: Christina
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Victor