| Literature DB >> 4004977 |
K Lorig, D Lubeck, R G Kraines, M Seleznick, H R Holman.
Abstract
Behavioral and health status outcomes of an unreinforced, self-help education program for arthritis patients taught by lay persons were examined in 2 ways: a 4-month randomized experiment and a 20-month longitudinal study. At 4 months, experimental subjects significantly exceeded control subjects in knowledge, recommended behaviors, and in lessened pain. These changes remained significant at 20 months. The course was inexpensive and well-accepted by patients, physicians, and other health professionals.Entities:
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Year: 1985 PMID： 4004977 DOI： 10.1002/art.1780280612
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Arthritis Rheum ISSN： 0004-3591