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KMID : 0123520150220020105
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Journal of muscle and joint health
2015 Volume.22 No. 2 p.105 ~ p.113
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Effects of the New Version of the Arthritis Self-management Program in Patients with Osteoarthritis
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Lee Eun-Nam
Lee Kyung-Sook
Lee In-Ok
Bak Won-Sook
Choi Hee-Kwon
Cho Kyung-Sook
Eun Young
Choi Mi-Kyung
Min Hye-Sook
Song Rha-Yun
Shin Gye-Young
Kim Min-Ju
Lee Myung-Sook
Kim Ju-Sung
Chung Yeo-Sook
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of the new version of the arthritis self-management program (ASMP) developed by the Korean Society of Muscle and Joint Health.
Methods: A total of 150 patients with osteoarthritis (OA) were participated in a 6-week self-arthritis management program provided once a week in 3 community health centers. Each session took 1.5 hours. This study measured present health status, frequency of fall during last 3 months, pain, difficulties in activity of daily living, exercise-related efficacy, flexibility of both arms, balance, and health-related quality of life.
Results: After a 6-week program, pain, difficulties in ADL, present health status, exercise-related efficacy, health-related quality of life, flexibility of both shoulders, and balance were significantly improved.
Conclusion: The results showed the possibility of the 6-week ASMP program in improving health state, physical function, and health-related quality of life in patients with OA.
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KEYWORD
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Osteoarthritis, Self management, Pain, QOL, Balance
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