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The PLE(2)NO self-management and exercise program for knee osteoarthritis: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.
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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders . 6/7/2016, Vol. 17, p1-12. 12p. 1 Diagram, 2 Charts. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- <bold>Background: </bold>International recommendations suggest exercise and self-management programs, including non-pharmacological treatments, for knee osteoarthritis (KOA) because they can benefit pain relief and improve function and exercise adherence. The implementation of a combined self-management and exercise program termed PLE(2)NO may be a good method for controlling KOA symptoms because it encourages the development of self-efficacy to manage the pathology. This study will assess the effects of a self-management and exercise program in comparison to an educational intervention (control program) on symptoms, physical fitness, health-related quality of life, self-management behaviors, self-efficacy, physical activity level and coping strategies.<bold>Methods/design: </bold>This PLE(2)NO study is a single-blinded, randomized controlled trial of elderly (aged above 60 yrs old) patients with clinical and radiographic KOA. The patients will be allocated into either an educational group (control) or a self-management and exercise group (experimental). All participants will receive a supplement of chondroitin and glucosamine sulfates. This paper describes the protocol that will be used in the PLE(2)NO program.<bold>Discussion: </bold>This program has several strengths. First, it involves a combination of self-management and exercise approaches, is available in close proximity to the patients and occurs over a short period of time. The latter two characteristics are crucial for maintaining participant adherence. Exercise components will be implemented using low-cost resources that permit their widespread application. Moreover, the program will provide guidance regarding the effectiveness of using a self-management and exercise program to control KOA symptoms and improve self-efficacy and health-related quality of life.<bold>Trial Registration: </bold>NCT02562833 (09/23/2015). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- *KNEE disease treatment
*OSTEOARTHRITIS treatment
*EXERCISE therapy
*SELF-management (Psychology)
*HEALTH education research
*SYMPTOMS
*PHYSICAL fitness research
*QUALITY of life
*KNEE diseases
*OSTEOARTHRITIS diagnosis
*PAIN management
*OSTEOARTHRITIS
*ADAPTABILITY (Personality)
*COMPARATIVE studies
*EXERCISE tests
*RESEARCH methodology
*MEDICAL cooperation
*PATIENT education
*RESEARCH
*HEALTH self-care
*SELF-efficacy
*SELF-evaluation
*EVALUATION research
*PAIN measurement
*RANDOMIZED controlled trials
*TREATMENT effectiveness
*BLIND experiment
*DIAGNOSIS
*PSYCHOLOGY
*THERAPEUTICS
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14712474
- Volume :
- 17
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 116021732
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-016-1115-7