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The purpose of this study is to determine the ability to assimilate and implement an integrated treatment program osteoarthritis of the knee, including the diagnosis and follow-up by a family physician in primary care clinics, combined with patient self-care training and physiotherapy program
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| self management education | Experimental | self management education program delivered by family doctor in primary care clinics and during and physical therapy design |
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| control | No Intervention | Routine follow up according to standard practice |
| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| self management education | Behavioral |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Change in WOMAC ( Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index ) score during participating in the program | WOMAC score will be evaluated through a questionnaire (validated to Hebrew) at baseline and after a constant time period. For both groups (intervention and control) after 6 weeks from enrollment and then for the control group after 6 months, and for the intervention group after completing physical therapy program. we will assess the change from baseline. | 0, 6 weeks, for intervention group after completing physical therapy program, for the control group after 6 months |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Change in VAS pain score during participating in the program | VAS score will be evaluated through a questionnaire (validated to Hebrew) at baseline and after a constant time period. For both groups (intervention and control) after 6 weeks from enrollment and then for the control group after 6 months, and for the intervention group after completing physical therapy program. we will assess the change from baseline. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Patient satisfaction with treatment | Satisfaction Questionnaire | 6 months after enrollment |
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Ohad Avny, MD | Clalit Health Service | Study Chair |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Clalit Health Service | Recruiting | Jerusalem | Israel |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D020370 | Osteoarthritis, Knee |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D010003 | Osteoarthritis |
| D001168 | Arthritis |
| D007592 | Joint Diseases |
| D009140 | Musculoskeletal Diseases |
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| 0, 6 weeks, for intervention group after completing physical therapy program, for the control group after 6 months |
| Change in the consumption of drugs during participating in the program | Prescriptions given by family doctor, for treating patient's knee complaints. It will be evaluated by the medical record registration of the patients, at baseline and after a constant time period. For both groups (intervention and control) after 6 weeks from enrollment and then for the control group after 6 months, and for the intervention group after completing physical therapy program. | 0, 6 weeks, for intervention group after completing physical therapy program, for the control group after 6 months |
| Changes in Referrals to specialists doctors during participating in the program | Referrals given by family doctor. It will be evaluated by the medical record registration of the patients, for both groups (intervention and control) after 6 weeks from enrollment and then for the control group after 6 months, and for the intervention group after completing physical therapy program. | after 6 weeks since enrollment, and then for intervention group after completing physical therapy program, and for the control group after 6 months |
| D012216 |
| Rheumatic Diseases |