OBJECTIVES: Examine the knowledge, attitudes, and practice patterns of primary care clinicians regarding the management of mild-to-moderate osteoarthritis (OA). DESIGN: Case vignette-based survey. METHODS: A survey was distributed to 251 physicians, physician assistants (PAs), and nurse practitioners (NPs) in the primary care setting. The survey assessed practice patterns in the management of patients with mild-to-moderate OA, as well as attitudes toward guidelines and future educational topics that may be of benefit to the clinician. RESULTS: We found that primary care clinicians are most likely to treat mild-to-moderate OA with an oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug regimen. Patients with initial or recurrent OA were "very likely" to be recommended to a physical therapy maintenance program. Two-thirds of respondents claimed to be unfamiliar with Osteoarthritis Research Society International guidelines for OA management. CONCLUSION: This study reflects the need for further education for primary care physicians, NPs, and PAs on the management of OA.
OBJECTIVES: Examine the knowledge, attitudes, and practice patterns of primary care clinicians regarding the management of mild-to-moderate osteoarthritis (OA). DESIGN: Case vignette-based survey. METHODS: A survey was distributed to 251 physicians, physician assistants (PAs), and nurse practitioners (NPs) in the primary care setting. The survey assessed practice patterns in the management of patients with mild-to-moderate OA, as well as attitudes toward guidelines and future educational topics that may be of benefit to the clinician. RESULTS: We found that primary care clinicians are most likely to treat mild-to-moderate OA with an oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug regimen. Patients with initial or recurrent OA were "very likely" to be recommended to a physical therapy maintenance program. Two-thirds of respondents claimed to be unfamiliar with Osteoarthritis Research Society International guidelines for OA management. CONCLUSION: This study reflects the need for further education for primary care physicians, NPs, and PAs on the management of OA.
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