Demographic and Clinical Factors Associated with Non ‐Surgical Osteoarthritis Treatment Use Among Patients in Outpatient Clinics

ConclusionResults suggest potential under‐utilization of therapies other than oral analgesia. Patient characteristics may affect OA treatment use, and understanding the relationship between these factors and OA treatment preferences may improve adherence to OA treatment guidelines.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Arthritis Care and Research - November 10, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Lauren M. Abbate, Amy S. Jeffreys, Cynthia J. Coffman, Todd A. Schwartz, Liubov Arbeeva, Leigh F. Callahan, Nicole A. Negbenebor, Wendy M. Kohrt, Robert S. Schwartz, Ernest. Vina, Kelli D. Allen Tags: Original Article Source Type: research