Date:8/27/2012

s 50 years or older who experienced knee pain or stiffness on most days of the last month and fulfilled other criteria such as having a body mass index (BMI) greater than 25 kg/m2, not participating in a formal exercise program in the previous 6 months, and difficulty with activities due to knee pain. The 73 patients in the intervention arm received OA screening questionnaires, education, pain medication management, physical therapy exercises, and primary care physician (PCP) communication. There were 66 participants in the control group who were given an educational pamphlet.

Patients in the intervention arm had a significantly higher quality of OA care (as measured by a quality indicator pass rate) than those in the control group. At three months and six months, participants in the intervention arm saw significantly greater improvement in their overall pain and function scores compared to those receiving usual care. Dr. Marra concludes, "Our findings suggest that pharmacists can effectively initiate interventions that address the gaps in OA patient care. With the rise in OA, collaborative care presents a novel approach in prevent and treating those with knee OA."

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Contact: Dawn Peters sciencenewsroom@wiley.com 781-388-8408 Wiley Source:Eurekalert

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