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Osteoarthritis: manageable scourge of aging
1School of Nursing, College of Health and Human Sciences, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA 30302-4019, USA.
The Nursing Clinics of North America
|February 16, 2000
Summary
Osteoarthritis, a common aging disease, involves joint degeneration. Effective management requires multifocal nursing interventions including weight control, nutrition, exercise, and pain management.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Rheumatology
- Nursing Science
Background:
- Osteoarthritis (OA) is a highly prevalent degenerative joint disease associated with aging.
- Understanding OA's definition, affected joints, clinical course, and classification is crucial.
- Various contributing factors including age, sex, ethnicity, obesity, diet, estrogen levels, and physical activity influence OA development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of osteoarthritis.
- To discuss factors contributing to osteoarthritis.
- To outline nursing interventions for managing osteoarthritis.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and synthesis of existing knowledge on osteoarthritis.
- Discussion of epidemiological and etiological factors.
- Description of nursing care strategies and therapeutic modalities.
Main Results:
- Osteoarthritis affects multiple joints and progresses over time.
- Age, obesity, diet, and hormonal factors are significant contributors.
- Nursing interventions can effectively manage OA symptoms and progression.
Conclusions:
- Osteoarthritis management is feasible through a combination of nursing interventions.
- Multifocal approaches are key to successful osteoarthritis treatment.
- Nursing plays a vital role in improving the quality of life for individuals with osteoarthritis.