Femme et Homme
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Background and study aims Hand osteoarthritis is one of the most common rheumatic diseases, concerning 60-70% of the population over 65 years. The small finger joints are affected in particular. This causes pain and swelling. In addition, people often have problems using their hands, which makes everyday activities more difficult. There are drug and non-drug treatments for hand osteoarthritis. Treatments are provided by various health professionals, such as rheumatologists, nurses, occupational therapists and physiotherapists. The aim of this study is to assess how well an interdisciplinary intervention works (when the various health professionals work together and learn from one another). Who can participate? Patients with hand osteoarthritis. What does the study involve? Participants will be randomly allocated to one of two groups: standard treatment group or interdisciplinary intervention group. The interdisciplinary intervention group will have access to: exercise programs, products and tools (called assistive devices) that can make life with hand osteoarthritis easier, splints, weight reduction advice, information about exercise, self-management, when to consider surgery, pain and pain management, and telephone follow-up. What are the possible benefits and risks of participating? Participants will have consultations with different health professionals. There are no risks involved and participants can contact health professionals immediately and directly in case of adverse events. Where is the study run from? The study will be done by researchers of the Medical University of Vienna/ Department for Rheumatology (Austria). Participant consultations will take place there. When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for? May 2012 to May 2014. Who is funding the project? Physio Austria Professional Association of Physiotherapists (Austria) Ergo Austria Professional Association of Occupational Therapists (Austria) FH Campus Wien, University of Applied Sciences (Austria) Medical University Vienna, Department of Rheumatology (Austria) Who is the main contact? Michaela Stoffer [email protected]
Critère d'inclusion
- Hand Osteoarthritis