Osteoarthritis Health Professional Training Manual

Osteoarthritis Health Professional Training Manual addresses current gaps in knowledge and the skills and confidence that are necessary to deliver evidence-based OA care that is consistent with international guidelines and for effective translation to clinical practice for health professionals. Written for health care professionals that meet patients with osteoarthritis in the clinic, like GPs, physiotherapists, rheumatologists, orthopedic surgeons, and MDs and PTs in training, medical students and basic researchers on osteoarthritis who want an update on the clinical aspects of OA, this book addresses the urgent need to improve health professional knowledge in managing patients with osteoarthritis. Provides a comprehensive training program for health professionals on how to deliver high-value OA care Presents core knowledge and practical insights that are applicable in everyday patient scenarios Written by leading international experts in the field of OA INDICE: Chapter 1 Introduction to OA, communication with people with OA and person-centered care Chapter 2 History taking & physical assessment Chapter 3 Diagnosis, risk factors for OA development or progression, OA prevention and recognizing comorbidities Chapter 4 Core components of best evidence OA care: Physical activity, exercise and therapeutic exercise Chapter 5 Core components of best evidence OA care: Weight control Chapter 6 Core components of best evidence OA care: Management planning, supporting self-management and behavior change Chapter 7 Adjunctive rehabilitative interventions Chapter 8 Pharmacotherapy Chapter 9 Surgical interventions Chapter 10 The interdisciplinary team, service and professional development

• ISBN: 978-0-323-99269-5
• Editorial: Academic Press
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 225
• Fecha Publicación: 01/09/2022
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés