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ArticlePreventing chronic disease2026

Assessing Health Care Providers' Knowledge of Arthritis-Appropriate, Evidence-Based Interventions Through Online Self-Assessment.

Elizabeth A Joy, Lindsey Gardner, Katie Lucero, Sara Thorpe, Meng Yuan, Elizabeth Erck, Heather Murphy, Shalu Garcha, Adam Burch, Anika L Foster

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Elizabeth A JoyUniversity of Utah, Exercise Is Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Lindsey GardnerMedscape Education, Newark, New Jersey.
Katie LuceroMedscape Education, Newark, New Jersey.
Sara ThorpeMedscape Education, Newark, New Jersey.
Meng YuanMedscape Education, Newark, New Jersey.
Elizabeth ErckNational Association of Chronic Disease Directors, Decatur, Georgia.
Heather MurphyNational Association of Chronic Disease Directors, Decatur, Georgia.
Shalu GarchaNational Association of Chronic Disease Directors, Decatur, Georgia.
Adam BurchState of New Hampshire Department of Health, Derry, New Hampshire.
Anika L FosterUnaffiliated, Atlanta, Georgia.

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Abstract

Introduction: Physical activity is an important nonpharmacological strategy for managing arthritis-attributable pain and improving physical function. To prepare health care providers (HCPs) to deliver this care, the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Medscape Education developed an online clinical practice assessment activity (CPA). This activity aimed to help HCPs assess their knowledge of arthritis-appropriate, evidence-based interventions (AAEBIs) and better incorporate them into treatment programs. Methods: A 27-question CPA was launched in November 2022 and analyzed in May 2025. Educational effectiveness was assessed with a repeated-pairs preassessment/postassessment. Responses to multiple choice and confidence questions were aggregated and analyzed to help us understand participants' current practices and education needs for the management of patients with arthritis. Results: Approximately 20,000 HCPs accessed the CPA; 4,395 completed the assessment and were included in the analysis. Less than two-thirds (59.8%) correctly identified recommendations about weekly moderate-intensity physical activity for adults with arthritis. After participating in the CPA, 82.2% agreed or strongly agreed that their awareness of AAEBIs and their benefits had increased. Conclusions: HCPs showed a need for education to reinforce, improve, or extend knowledge about arthritis risk factors, barriers to physical activity, and physical activity prescription.

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ArthritisHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth PersonnelSelf-AssessmentExerciseFemaleHumansInternetUnited States

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PMCPMC13189026

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