A Pragmatic Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of the OA Go Away Among Individuals with Osteoarthritis of the Hip or Knee.

ABSTRACT: Purpose: The main objective was to assess the feasibility of conducting a full randomized controlled trial (RCT) to test the effectiveness of the OA Go Away (OGA) behavioural intervention on adherence to prescribed exercise, level of physical activity, goal attainment, and health outcomes, and to determine the acceptability of the OGA. The OGA is an internal reinforcement tool designed to promote exercise adherence for people with hip or knee OA. Method: This 3-month pragmatic pilot RCT included 40 participants with hip or knee OA who were randomized into the treatment group who used the OGA for three months, or standard care. Results: This pilot RCT which included 37 participants (17 in the treatment group and 20 in the control group) showed that

SUBMITTER: Paterson G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10262722 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature