Evaluation of Methods of Teaching Self-management Strategies to Patients With Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis
Evaluation of Methods of Teaching Self-management Strategies to Patients With Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis
Symptomatic knee osteoarthritis greatly impacts the quality of life, mobility, independence,
 and even safety of the individuals who suffer from it. One of the most powerful tools for
 these patients can be education on self-care and self-management strategies that can be
 taught to a patient by a physician, physical or occupational therapist, or a nurse. These
 self-management strategies can help patients treat daily stiffness through exercise or manage
 flares of osteoarthritis. There is a lack of consensus on the best teaching methods to
 accomplish the goal of educating our patients. Feedback from both patients and providers
 regarding teaching methods is needed. This study will evaluate teaching methods on
 self-management strategies for patients who are undergoing hyaluronic acid injections for
 knee osteoarthritis.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Patients of co-investigator physicians

 -  Age 18+ years

 -  Diagnosis of symptomatic knee osteoarthritis

 -  Scheduled for a hyaluronic acid injection into the knee

 -  Provider is available to administer teaching method

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Patients who are already enrolled in the study

 -  Non-English speaking