Generalized osteoarthritis, Polyarticular arthritis, Randomized clinical trial, Multi-disciplinary therapy, Telephone
Conditions
Interventions
Experimental intervention:
The intervention lasts 6 weeks (max 8 persons per group), consists of 7 meetings, and aims improve the patients health related quality of life by optimising the current lif
Advising the patient based upon personal health risks
Agreeing with the patient on a realistic set of goals
Assisting to anticipate barriers and develop a specific action plan
and Arranging follow-up support. An example, a participant wears a pedometer to elicit his/her physical activity level (A1). Together with the health care provider, the patient discusses the outcome (
Sponsors
Sint Maartenskliniek
Department of reumatology
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Men and women are eligible to enter the trial if they are: 1. 18 years or older; 2. Diagnosed with GOA; 3. Properly motivated for changing lifestyle; 4. Willing to participate in a group; 5. Able to comply on the planned time schedule of both treatment conditions.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients are excluded when they: 1. Are awaiting surgery; 2. Already participated, unsuccessfully, in a self-management program; 3. Are suspected of high levels of distress; 4. Are illiterate; 5. Are not capable of communicating in Dutch; 6. Can't come to the hospital.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Daily functioning: Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ); Minimal Important Change: 0.26; Time points: first year after treatment. 1. Specific functioning: Patient specific complaints questionnaire (PSK); 2. Quality of life: RAND-36; 3. Fatigue: Checklist Individual Strength (CIS). Time points for all abovementioned variables are: 6 weeks, 6 months, 1 year after baseline. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Costs: Questionnaire and diary. Time points for all abovementioned variables are: 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, 1 year after baseline. | — |
Contacts
Public ContactThomas Hoogeboom
Postbus 9011
Outcome results
None listed