Measuring the value of program adaptation: a comparative effectiveness study of the standard and a culturally adapted version of the arthritis self-help program.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Arthritis remains an important public health problem.

Questions/purposes

This study aims to determine the effects of an adapted (vs. the original) Arthritis Self-Help Program (ASHP) among older adults. Specifically, this study sought to determine (1) whether the adapted ASHP improved attendance, retention, and adherence with the use of self-management exercises, and (2) if the original ASHP's beneficial outcomes were maintained following program adaptation.

Patient and methods

Individuals age ≥60 with self-reported arthritis were recruited from eight New York City senior centers. Participants were assessed at baseline to assess their demographic and clinical status and at 6 and 24 weeks to ascertain study outcomes using validated measures.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Reid MC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3903959 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature