Managing osteoarthritis [[electronic resource] ] : helping the elderly maintain function and mobility

• Autore: Kass-Bartelmes Barbara L
• Pubblicazione: Rockville, Md. : , : Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, , [2002]
• Descrizione fisica: 11 pages : digital, PDF file
• Soggetto topico: Osteoarthritis - Rehabilitation - United States; Older people - Health and hygiene; Osteoarthritis - rehabilitation; Aged
• Soggetto geografico: United States
• Soggetto genere / forma: Statistics.
• Note generali: Title from PDF caption (viewed Mar. 7, 2008).; "May 2002."; Written by Barbara L. Kass-Bartelmes.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references.
• Sommario/riassunto: Osteoarthritis is the most prevalent form of arthritis in the United States, affecting over 20 million adults. More than half of all people age 65, and over have evidence of osteoarthritis. It is the leading cause of disability in this age group. Research funded by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) indicates that treatment involving patient self-management, occupational therapy, pharmaceutical therapy, and surgery can reduce pain, maintain or improve joint mobility, and limit functional disability. AHRQ's research shows how elderly patients with osteoarthritis can: Become more active and responsible for their own care, make more informed decisions, help to control the costs of health care, and improve their quality of life.
• Altri titoli varianti: Managing osteoarthritis
• Titolo autorizzato: Managing osteoarthritis
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910696451403321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II