Best Evidence Osteoarthritis Care

Barriers and facilitators to implementation of an exercise and education programme for osteoarthritis: a qualitative study using the consolidated framework for implementation research

“…Osteoarthritis (OA) is a major public health burden [ 1 ]. Several evidence-based guidelines for OA recommend exercise and education for self-management as first-line treatments [ 2 , 3 ]. However, less than 40% of people with hip and knee OA (PwOA) receive guideline-based first-line treatments [ 4 ].…”

Non-pharmacological and non-surgical interventions to manage patients with knee osteoarthritis: An umbrella review 5-year update

“…Current strategies to manage KOA patients include conservative (pharmacological and/or non-pharmacological) and surgical interventions [ 13 ]. Clinical guidelines recommend conservative non-pharmacological interventions as first line for managing KOA patients [ [14] , [15] , [16] , [17] , [18] , [19] ]. Although the paramount importance of conservative non-pharmacological strategies, only 65 to 40% of patients with KOA receive proper treatment approach [ 20 ], indicating that the uptake of evidence-based guidelines in clinical practice and rehabilitation is still suboptimal [ [21] , [22] , [23] , [24] , [25] ].…”

The OARSI Joint Effort Initiative: Priorities for osteoarthritis management program implementation and research 2024–2028

“…International guidelines make clear, consistent recommendations for the management principles and core evidence-based treatment for osteoarthritis (OA). These include tailoring care to the needs and expectations of the individual and delivering the core components of education for OA self-management; exercise and physical activity; and weight-loss for people with hip or knee OA who are above a healthy weight [ 1 ]. Pharmacological, other adjunctive and surgical treatments can be used if necessary, and if appropriately indicated.…”