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Evidence suggesting that health education for self‐management in patients with chronic arthritis has sustained health benefits while reducing health care costs

Lorig, Kate R., Mazonson, Peter D., Holman, Halsted R.·1993·Arthritis & Rheumatism

Abstract

Objective To determine the effects of the Arthritis Self-Management Program 4 years after participation in it. Methods Valid self-administered instruments were used to measure health status, psychological states, and health service utilization. Results Pain had declined a mean of 20% and visits to physicians 40%, while physical disability had increased 9%. Comparison groups did not show similar changes. Estimated 4-year savings were $648 per rheumatoid arthritis patient and $189 per osteoarthritis patient. Conclusion Health education in chronic arthritis may add significant and sustained benefits to conventional therapy while reducing costs.

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Authors
Lorig, K. R., Mazonson, P. D., & Holman, H. R.
Affiliations
Stanford Medicine (US)
Corresponding author
Lorig, Kate R.
Venue
Arthritis & Rheumatism
Publisher
Wiley
Published
1993-04
Volume
36
Issue
4
Pages
439-446
ISSN
  • 0004-3591 (ISSN-L)
  • 1529-0131
OpenAlex
W2001139421
Cited by
871
References
2
Citations by year
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FWCI
15.63
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Arthritis & Rheumatism (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • National Institutes of Health (5p60ar020610-19)
  • National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (AR-20610)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pharmacology › Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Rheumatology › Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Rehabilitation › Musculoskeletal Disorders and Rehabilitation
Keywords
chronic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, health education, self-management, long-term outcomes, pain, physical disability, physician visits, health care costs, cost reduction, health status
MeSH terms
Aged, Arthritis, Rheumatoid, Chronic Disease, Female, Health Education, Health Status, Humans, Insurance Benefits, Male, Middle Aged, Osteoarthritis, Self Care, Health Care Costs

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