THE SUBSTANTIAL PERSONAL BURDEN OF HIP AND KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS AMONG YOUNGER PEOPLE
Presenter: Ackerman IN
This module addresses:
Question: What is the Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) and level
of psychological distress experienced by younger people with hip or knee
osteoarthritis, compared with population norms?
Conclusion: This study highlights the substantial personal burden of hip
and knee osteoarthritis among younger people, and provides evidence
to support the provision of targeted osteoarthritis services for people of
working age.
Key Practice Points:
• Osteoarthritis has a major psychosocial impact
• Holistic management approaches should address physical and
psychological wellbeing
• Osteoarthritis models of care for younger patients should incorporate
screening for psychological distress and appropriate referral/
support mechanisms
CPD Points: 0.25