Global management of patients with knee osteoarthritis begins with quality of life assessment: a systematic review

Global management of patients with knee osteoarthritis begins with quality of life assessment: a systematic review

Abstract Background Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a prevalent form of chronic joint disease associated with functional restrictions and pain. Activity limitations negatively impact social connectedness and psychological well-being, reducing the quality of life (QoL) of patients. The purpose of this r...

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Main Authors: Marianna Vitaloni, Angie Botto-van Bemden, Rosa Maya Sciortino Contreras, Deborah Scotton, Marco Bibas, Maritza Quintero, Jordi Monfort, Xavier Carné, Francisco de Abajo, Elizabeth Oswald, Maria R. Cabot, Marco Matucci, Patrick du Souich, Ingrid Möller, Guy Eakin, Josep Verges
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-10-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Osteoarthritis
Knee
Quality of life
Individual factors
Social Determinants of Health
Psychosocial factors
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-019-2895-3

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