Acceptability and preliminary effectiveness of a single-arm 12-week digital behavioral health intervention in patients with knee osteoarthritis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Digital health interventions may improve osteoarthritis (OA) management. This study evaluated the acceptability and preliminary effectiveness of a multimodal digital nutrition, exercise, and mindfulness intervention in adults with knee OA.

Methods

Adults with advanced knee OA and an orthopaedic referral were invited to self-enroll in a pragmatic 12-week single-arm intervention. OA-focused nutrition and exercise resources were delivered weekly by email, and secondary components accessed on-demand (web-platform, webinars, and nutrition consultation). Acceptability was assessed by qualitative interview data and completion rates. Preliminary effectiveness on clinical outcomes was assessed by change in health-related quality of life, well-being, mindfulness, self-effic

SUBMITTER: Godziuk K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9936108 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature