Novel uses of healthcare technology for individuals with mild to moderate hip or knee osteoarthritis: The technology, exercise and activity prescription for enhanced mobility (TEAM) study randomized controlled trial protocol.

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Objectives

Patient education, physical activity, and exercise are recommended as first-line treatments for mild to moderate hip and knee osteoarthritis (OA). We developed two novel healthcare interventions: an electronic medical record-embedded physical activity prescription tool (PARx) for physicians, and a free, online educational platform (Joint Management (JM)) with exercise programming and optional telerehabilitation with a physiotherapist for patients. Objectives: 1) Determine the effectiveness of PARx ​± ​JM on patient-reported outcomes, physical activity levels, and performance-based functional outcomes in individuals with mild to moderate hip or knee OA, versus usual care; 2) evaluate engagement and adherence to PARx ​+ ​JM; and 3) explore the feasibility of PARx and PARx 

SUBMITTER: Thornton J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11925574 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature