ArticleBMC musculoskeletal disorders2023
Acceptability and preliminary effectiveness of a single-arm 12-week digital behavioral health intervention in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
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- Patients' Experiences of Digital Health Interventions for the Self-Management of Chronic Pain: Systematic Review and Thematic Synthesis.Journal of medical Internet research · 2025Pooled it
- Rehabilitation Applications Based on Behavioral Therapy for People With Knee Osteoarthritis: Systematic Review.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2024Pooled it
- Exploration of lifestyle interventions for individuals with knee osteoarthritis: A scoping review.The South African journal of physiotherapy · 2026Review
- Acceptability of biologic treatments to patients undergoing rotator cuff repair.JSES reviews, reports, and techniques · 2025Article
- eHealth-Integrated Psychosocial and Physical Interventions for Chronic Pain in Older Adults: Scoping Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundDigital 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.
methodsAdults 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-efficacy, and interest in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) between baseline and 12-weeks.
resultsN = 102 patients self-enrolled (73.5% female, age 64 ± 7 years, body mass index 32.9 ± 7.3 kg/m
conclusionA 12-week digital multimodal intervention for knee OA was acceptable to patients and shows preliminary effectiveness in improving self-efficacy, aspects of quality of life, and decreasing interest in TKA. Digital behavioral interventions for knee OA may be an acceptable approach to improve patient outcomes and OA self-management while potentially reducing utilization of costly health system resources.
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