Stakeholder views about a novel consumer health resource for knee osteoarthritis

ABSTRACT: Summary

Objective

This study aimed to explore consumers', clinicians', and arthritis advocates’ perceptions of a novel osteoarthritis (OA) information booklet that challenged existing beliefs, integrated a biopsychosocial perspective, and incorporated consumer voice and experience.

Design

A mixed-methods study was conducted using an evaluation survey completed after first reading the booklet and subsequent focus groups with Thematic Analysis. Focus groups were conducted with consumers (people with OA; four groups; n = 19), general practitioners (two groups; n = 11), primary healthcare nurses (two groups; n = 14) and arthritis advocates (two groups; n = 12).

Results

Quantitative data identified positive initial impressions of the booklet. Four key themes emerged f

SUBMITTER: Darlow B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9718132 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature