Counseling and Recommendations for Physical Activity in Arthritis Management
Author Information
Author(s): Fallon Elizabeth A. PhD, Foster Anika L. DrPH, Boring Michael A. MS, Brown David R. PhD, Odom Erica L. DrPH
Primary Institution: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Hypothesis
What is the prevalence and content of health care provider counseling about physical activity among adults with arthritis?
Conclusion
Health care provider counseling about physical activity for arthritis management is infrequent and lacks actionable content.
Supporting Evidence
- 54.1% of adults with arthritis reported ever receiving HCP counseling about PA.
- 16.8% received counseling within the past 6 months.
- Only 4.4% received recommendations for arthritis-appropriate PA programs.
Takeaway
Many adults with arthritis don't get enough advice from their doctors about how to stay active, which is important for managing their pain.
Methodology
Data were analyzed from the Porter Novelli FallStyles cross-sectional survey of noninstitutionalized US adults.
Potential Biases
Self-reporting may lead to recall bias and social desirability bias.
Limitations
The study may have selection bias and relies on self-reported data, which can be inaccurate.
Participant Demographics
Participants were primarily aged 60 years or older, mostly non-Hispanic White, and reported good health.
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