Computer‐based patient education for older persons with osteoarthritis
Open Access
- 31 July 1987
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Arthritis & Rheumatism
- Vol. 30 (8), 932-935
- https://doi.org/10.1002/art.1780300814
Abstract
A program of 8 lessons on various aspects of osteoarthritis (OA), its treatment, and patient self-care was prepared on an Apple IIc computer. The courses were then field-tested and evaluated by 72 older (age range 52–88) OA patients in community centers for senior citizens. Statistical analysis of the findings showed significant increases in knowledge and significant self-reported, beneficial behavior changes, including increased exercise, use of heat, and rest. Our findings demonstrate that older persons can use the computer to learn to cope with OA when a thoughtfully planned program is made available in a community setting.This publication has 2 references indexed in Scilit:
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- HEALTH LOCUS OF CONTROL SCALESPublished by Elsevier ,1981