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Manage Osteoarthritis

Taking the first step is often the hardest in managing your OA symptoms. We asked people with OA to tell us what they do to stay motivated and … See more

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A National Public Health Agenda for Osteoarthritis

WebThere is an urgent need for action to reduce the burden of OA. The Osteoarthritis Action Alliance, Arthritis Foundation, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have …

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Comorbidities and Co-Occurring Symptoms

WebPain, stiffness, and disability associated with OA can contribute to lower levels of physical activity, which is critical to controlling chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, …

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Arthritis-Appropriate, Evidence-Based Interventions (AAEBI)

WebThe purpose of the Arthritis-Appropriate, Evidence-Based Intervention (AAEBI) Evaluation Process is to review the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s published process …

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Osteoarthritis Prevention and Management in …

WebENGAGING PATIENTS IN OA MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES 3 Standard Approach v. Motivational Interviewing Example10 TABLE 1 As your healthcare professional, I really …

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Community and Public Health

WebThe Community and Public Health sector encompasses national, state, and local public health agencies; aging services; schools of public health; volunteer and non-profit …

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A National Public Health Agenda for Osteoarthritis: …

WebCreation of the 2020 Update. In early 2019, OAAA, CDC and AF teamed up to assess and update the 2010 Agenda and refocus national attention to OA. This process began by …

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OA Prevalence & Burden

WebOA PREVALENCE AND BURDEN 7. ADD ITIONAL READING Hunter DJ, Bierma-Zeinstra S. Osteoarthritis. Lancet. 2019;393(10182):1745–1759. Arthritis Foundation.

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OA Prevalence and Burden

WebArthritis is a serious health crisis. CDC estimates that 1 in 5 (or 53.2 million) US adults have some form of arthritis. 1 While there are estimated to be more than 100 types of arthritis, …

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Weight Management

WebOsteoarthritis (OA) is the most common type of arthritis. OA can be caused by excess body weight, aging, a prior joint injury, being female, genetics, and excessive/repetitive …

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Osteoarthritis: A Leading Cause of Disability

WebDevelop partnerships with community-based organizations, health care, and/or businesses to enhance the well-being of employees, the community, and the population as a whole. …

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Weight and Joint Pain

WebJoint pain sometimes disrupts sleep. People affected by excess weight are more likely to need prolonged medical therapy. People affected by excess weight are more likely to …

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Cost of Osteoarthritis

WebIncremental mean health care expenditures for arthritis-related conditions doubled from 1996 to 2014. Per-person medical costs attributed to OA averaged $11,502 …

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A National Public Health Agenda for Osteoarthritis: 2020 Update

WebThe National Public Health Agenda for Osteoarthritis: 2020 Update continues to be guided by the vision, goals, and guiding principles set forth in 2010, and its primary audience is …

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Community Programs

WebThe OAAA strives to improve access to community-based arthritis intervention programs and education among adults with arthritis. Resources for Community Programs OA …

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Engaging Patients in OA Management Strategies

WebAdditional Resources: Engaging Patients in OA Management Strategies Presentation with Speaker Guide. This presentation is intended to facilitate peer-to-peer education (e.g., …

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Community Partners

WebCommunity Partners. Below are resources to help community organizations select and implement evidence-based Arthritis Lifestyle Management Programs. Please click the …

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