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Management of Musculoskeletal Conditions in Rural South Australia: A Randomised Controlled Trial

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posted on 2018-11-22, 01:25 authored by Elsa Dent, Elizabeth HoonElizabeth Hoon, Jonathan KarnonJonathan Karnon, Alison Kitson, Joanne DollardJoanne Dollard, Jonathan Newbury, Gillian Harvey, Tiffany GillTiffany Gill, Justin BeilbyJustin Beilby
With age, the prevalence of musculoskeletal conditions increases markedly. This rural-based study determined the benefits of two approaches for managing musculoskeletal conditions: a multiple-component 'Self-management Plus' intervention, and usual care. The intervention combined self-management education with physical activity and health professional support. 6-month outcomes included: Clinical Global Impression-Improvement Scale (CGI-IS) and Quality of Life (QoL). A total of 145 people were recruited; mean (SD) age was 66.1 (11.1) and 63.3 (10.9) years for intervention and control groups respectively. The intervention resulted in greater improvements in global functioning (CGI-IS mean (SD) = 3.2 (1.3)) than usual care (CGI-IS mean (SD) = 4.2 (1.5)). There was no difference in QoL improvement between study groups. A multiple-component 'Self-management Plus' intervention had a positive effect on physical functioning for older adults with musculoskeletal conditions. However, recruitment and retention of participants was problematic, which raises questions about the intervention's feasibility in its current form.

Journal of Frailty and Aging 2017;6(4):212-215

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