Osteoarthritis Health Professional Training Manual

A comprehensive resource that will assist health care professionals on how to deliver high-value care for patients with osteoarthritis

David J. Hunter (Edited by), Jillian Eyles (Edited by)

9780323992695, Elsevier Science

Paperback / softback, published 28 October 2022

210 pages, 100 illustrations (50 in full color)
27.6 x 21.6 x 1.5 cm, 0.45 kg

Osteoarthritis Health Professional Training Manual addresses current gaps in knowledge and the skills and confidence that are necessary to deliver evidence-based OA care that is consistent with international guidelines and for effective translation to clinical practice for health professionals. Written for health care professionals that meet patients with osteoarthritis in the clinic, like GPs, physiotherapists, rheumatologists, orthopedic surgeons, and MDs and PTs in training, medical students and basic researchers on osteoarthritis who want an update on the clinical aspects of OA, this book addresses the urgent need to improve health professional knowledge in managing patients with osteoarthritis.

1. Introduction to OA, communication and person-centred care 2. History taking and physical assessment 3. Diagnosis, risk factors for OA progression, and recognising comorbidities 4. Core components of best evidence OA care: Management planning, education, supporting self-management and behaviour change 5. Core components of best evidence OA care: Physical activity, exercise and therapeutic exercise 6. Core components of best evidence OA care: Weight control 7. Adjunctive rehabilitative interventions 8. Pharmacotherapy 9. Surgical interventions 10. The interdisciplinary team, service and professional development

Subject Areas: Life sciences: general issues [PSA]