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Date
2025
Abstract
Arthritis is a group of diseases that causes joint pain and requires long-term management. 22.5 million adults in the U.S meet criteria for osteoarthritis. 92% of these patients see their primary care physician for OA. Yet, only 6-25% receive care from a specialist. As a result, there is significant patient confusion regarding diagnosis, prognosis, management, and prevention, as well as a lack of understanding of treatment options. Patients have consistently indicated the desire for more information delivered clearly from multiple sources of health information. More effective communication strategies and visual aids are required
Clinical Site
Evergreen Family Health
Keywords
Hip, Knee, Osteoarthritis, Vermont
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Disciplines
Medical Education | Primary Care
Recommended Citation
Lin, Christopher, "Patient Education of Non-operative Management of Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis" (2025). Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects. 1080.
https://scholarworks.uvm.edu/fmclerk/1080
