biostudies-literatureUnknown35Burla M<h4>Background</h4>Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a common chronic condition in the United States, significantly impacting quality of life and health-care costs. Disparities in OA treatment across racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups highlight the importance of federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in managing under-treated populations. This study assessed the feasibility of using a text message-based system to collect patient-reported outcomes (PROs) on knee OA prevalence and symptom severity among FQHC primary care patients.<h4>Methods</h4>A multimethod pilot study invited 223 FQHC patients with knee OA via text to complete a PRO survey on knee pain and function. Nonresponders received text and phone reminders. Researchers evaluated response rates, reasons for noncompletion, and paArthroplasty today101850https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC12475419biostudies-literaturePrimary Care Patient Engagement With Patient-Reported Outcomes to Assess Osteoarthritis Symptoms.PMC12475419Summerville FMSontag-Milobsky ISuleiman LIBergman RSelph TJFranklin PDBurla MfalsePrimary Care Patient Engagement With Patient-Reported Outcomes to Assess Osteoarthritis Symptoms.<h4>Background</h4>Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a common chronic condition in the United States, significantly impacting quality of life and health-care costs. Disparities in OA treatment across racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups highlight the importance of federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in managing under-treated populations. This study assessed the feasibility of using a text message-based system to collect patient-reported outcomes (PROs) on knee OA prevalence and symptom severity among FQHC primary care patients.<h4>Methods</h4>A multimethod pilot study invited 223 FQHC patients with knee OA via text to complete a PRO survey on knee pain and function. Nonresponders received text and phone reminders. Researchers evaluated response rates, reasons for noncompletion, and pa2025-01-01T00:00:00Z2025 Oct2026-06-03T22:50:59.599Z2026-05-02T03:11:47.175ZS-EPMC124754194102005210.1016/j.artd.2025.101850