Osteoarthritis of the hip or knee Musculoskeletal Diseases
Conditions
Interventions
Feasibility study:
Patients recruited to the study will be randomised into one of two arms, standard care or the intervention package. Random allocation sequences with varying block le
information about OA, healthy eating, pacing
pain management and learning about goal setting. The individual will be assessed by the peer mentor on the first visit and will work with the mentor to ensure support and mentorship is tailored.
the participant will then received the final follow-up questionnaire at six months and asked to return the completed questionnaire by post or email.
Nested Qualitative study:
Sponsors
University of Leeds
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged 55 years or over 2. Male and female 3. Confirmed osteoarthritis of the hip or knee
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients who are experiencing other rheumatologic conditions 2. Other serious health conditions that prevent participation 3. On the waiting list for a hip or knee replacement
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome will be informed by the results of the feasibility study. Candidate variables for the primary outcome will be: 1. Self-management as measured by the Partners in Health Scale Questionnaire at baseline, 8 weeks and 6 months 2. Physical function as measured by the Western Ontario and McMaster's University (WOMAC) Osteoarthritis Index questionnaire at baseline, 8 weeks and 6 months 3. Pain as measured by the Western Ontario and McMaster's University (WOMAC) Osteoarthritis Index questionnaire at baseline , 8 weeks and 6 months 4. Health status as measured by the EQ-5D-5L (EuroQoL Group) at baseline, 8 weeks and 6 months 5. Social support as measured by the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) at baseline, 8 weeks and 6 months 6. Self-efficacy as measured by the Arthritis Self-Efficacy Scale at baseline, 8 weeks and 6 months 7. Anxiety as measured by the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) at baseline 8 weeks and 6 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Other feasibility outcomes 1. Recruitment rate will be recorded as the number of eligible participants who consent to participate in the study 2. attrition rate will be recorded as the number of participants who consent to participate who remain in the study until the end of follow-up at six months 3. Health-related resource use will be recorded as mean health related resource use collected using questions pertaining to health and social care usage at 8 weeks and 6 months Qualitative study: Evaluation of the acceptability peer-mentorship intervention as explored by the qualitative interviews of intervention participants after completion of the 6-month feasibility trial follow-up. | — |
Countries
England, United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed