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ABOUT THE PROJECT
Osteoarthritis is one of the most common joint diseases. There is no cure and all patients with knee and hip osteoarthritis should be offered recommended first-line treatment in the form of information, exercise and advice on weight reduction if necessary. It is necessary to look at alternative ways to follow up this large patient group. The purpose of the project is to test a new strategy for following up and supporting patients who are to have exercise as treatment through a patient organization. The project is carried out in close collaboration with the Norwegian Rheumatology Association (NRF).
WHO CAN JOIN?
Patients over 18 years of age with osteoarthritis of the hip and/or knee, who have been referred for surgical assessment at Diakonhjemmet Hospital, but who are not suitable for prosthetic surgery, can participate in the study.
Recruitment of participants for the study has been completed.
WHAT DOES THE STUDY INVOLVE?
Patients with osteoarthritis of the knee and/or hip joint undergo a thorough assessment of physical activity, physical fitness and physical function at Diakonhjemmet Hospital. The participants then follow a web-based training program under the auspices of NRF. In the web-based follow-up program, patients receive a 12-week individually adapted training program with ongoing individual level adjustment, and are offered personal contact with peers in the NRF network.
After 12 weeks, changes in physical activity, physical fitness, risk factors for cardiovascular disease, as well as self-reported measures of pain, physical function, and quality of life are examined.