"Improved not only the osteoarthritis but also general health": A qualitative study on patient experiences with the peak-portuguese e-learning course for knee osteoarthritis self-management.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Clinical practice guidelines for knee osteoarthritis (KOA) recommend that individuals receive education for self-management. Although education can be offered through different means, including websites, not all internet content is evidence-based. The Physiotherapy Exercise and Physical Activity for Knee Osteoarthritis - Portuguese (PEAK-PT) e-learning course provides updated and evidence-based information on KOA for physical therapists and may be useful for the education and self-management of individuals with KOA.

Objective

To assess the barriers and facilitators to engage with the PEAK-PT course from the perspectives of individuals with KOA and understand if the information provided by the course aligned with information about KOA they previously had.

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SUBMITTER: Almeida Silva HJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12495255 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature