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23. Patient Preferences and Osteoarthritis Care: What Do We Know About What Patients Want from Osteoarthritis Treatment?

Patient Preferences and Osteoarthritis Care: What Do We Know About What Patients Want from Osteoarthritis Treatment?

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Average read time: 60 minutes.

Short Summary of the Article:

The article titled “Patient Preferences and Osteoarthritis Care: What Do We Know About What Patients Want from Osteoarthritis Treatment?” explores patient-centered care in osteoarthritis (OA) treatment, emphasizing the importance of understanding patient preferences. The review highlights the growing focus on patient preferences in OA treatments, the role of shared decision-making, and the balance between reducing pain and avoiding side effects. The authors also address the mismatch between frequently used treatments and those recommended in guidelines, suggesting that individual preferences can improve treatment adherence.

 

Learning OutcomesĀ 

Upon completion of this activity, you should have an understanding of:

  1. The significance of patient-centered care and shared decision-making in osteoarthritis treatment.
  2. The role of patient preferences in determining treatment choices, especially when balancing the benefits and risks of different therapies.
  3. How patient treatment preferences, particularly the desire to minimize side effects, influence the effectiveness and adherence to osteoarthritis treatments.

 

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Ryshane Sewpersad

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