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Intervention programs for arthritis and other rheumatic diseases.

Teresa J Brady1, Judy Kruger, Charles G Helmick

  • 1Division of Adult and Community Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia 30341-3724, USA. tob9@cdc.gov

Health Education & Behavior : the Official Publication of the Society for Public Health Education
|February 5, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Arthritis self-management and exercise programs reduce pain and disability but have limited reach. More research is needed to evaluate these interventions for rheumatic conditions.

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Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Public Health
  • Rehabilitation

Background:

  • Arthritis and rheumatic conditions cause long-term pain and disability.
  • Effective disability reduction programs exist but reach few individuals.
  • Public health professionals often lack awareness of these beneficial programs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and describe packaged arthritis self-management education programs.
  • To review and describe packaged exercise and physical activity programs for arthritis.
  • To identify programs with at least preliminary evaluations.

Main Methods:

  • Literature search for packaged arthritis intervention programs.
  • Inclusion criteria: arthritis self-management education or exercise/physical activity focus.

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  • Inclusion criteria: programs with preliminary evaluation data.

    • Main Results:

    • Nine programs met the study criteria (5 self-management, 4 exercise/physical activity).
    • Several reviewed programs help maximize abilities and reduce arthritis-related pain and limitations.
    • Other programs show promise for reducing pain, disability, depression, and increasing self-care.

    Conclusions:

    • Packaged arthritis interventions can improve function and reduce symptoms.
    • Further extensive evaluation is necessary for promising interventions.
    • Increasing program accessibility and awareness is crucial for public health impact.