Implementation of telemedicine for knee osteoarthritis: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most prevalent chronic joint disease, characterized by joint structural deterioration, pain and loss of function among the elders. It is also associated with several extra-articular symptoms (fatigue, sleep disorders, anxiety and depression) and a reduction of life quality. Studies have revealed that patients with OA benefitted from enhanced management via telemedicine. Guangdong Online Hospital (GOH) is the first officially recognized web-based hospital that provides telemedicine service in China. However, the effective implementation of GOH telemedicine (GOHT) to enhance management for patients with OA remains unknown. METHODS/DESIGN:An assessor-blinded, parallel randomized controlled trial will be performed to study the feasibility and effectiveness

SUBMITTER: Huang Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5904993 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature