National osteoarthritis strategy brief report Advanced care

Xia Wang, David J. Hunter, Michelle Dowsey, Ian Harris, Peter O'Sullivan, Bill Donnelly, Thomas Buttel, Anita Wluka, Philip Clark, Raj Anand, Yuen Leow, Jane M. Gunn, Yingyu Feng, Peter Choong

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Abstract

Background Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common chronic joint diseases and a leading cause of pain and disability in Australia. A National Osteoarthritis Strategy (the Strategy) was developed to outline a national plan to achieve optimal health outcomes for people at risk of, or with, OA. Objective This article focuses on the theme of advanced care of patients with OA within the Strategy. Discussion The Strategy was developed in consultation with a leadership group, thematic working groups, an implementation advisory committee, multisectoral stakeholders and the public. This Strategy identified three priorities in advanced care for osteoarthritis. In brief, these include surgical decision making, referral for evidence-informed non-surgical alternatives and surgical services. A set of goals within these priority areas and strategies was also proposed by the working group in consultation with stakeholders nationwide. Peak arthritis bodies and major healthcare professional associations currently endorse the Strategy.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)582-584
Number of pages3
JournalAustralian Journal of General Practice
Volume49
Issue number9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2020

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