A1 Journal article (refereed)
Fysioterapeutin ohjaama itsehoito auttaa polvioireisia potilaita (2012)
Effect of self-care advice on outcome of patients with knee symptoms


Teppo, U., Vanhala, M., Oikari, M., Ylinen, J., & Häkkinen, A. (2012). Fysioterapeutin ohjaama itsehoito auttaa polvioireisia potilaita. Suomen Lääkärilehti, 67(39), 2736-2740. https://www.laakarilehti.fi/tieteessa/terveydenhuoltoartikkelit/fysioterapeutin-ohjaama-itsehoito-auttaa-polvioireisia-potilaita/


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Publication details

All authors or editors: Teppo, Ulla; Vanhala, Mauno; Oikari, Marjo; Ylinen, Jari; Häkkinen, Arja

Journal or series: Suomen Lääkärilehti

ISSN: 0039-5560

eISSN: 2489-7434

Publication year: 2012

Volume: 67

Issue number: 39

Pages range: 2736-2740

Publisher: Suomen lääkäriliitto

Publication country: Finland

Publication language: Finnish

Persistent website address: https://www.laakarilehti.fi/tieteessa/terveydenhuoltoartikkelit/fysioterapeutin-ohjaama-itsehoito-auttaa-polvioireisia-potilaita/

Publication open access: Openly available

Publication channel open access: Delayed open access channel

Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/93138


Abstract

Background -- In a new healthcare model patients with knee symptoms can be managed conservatively by referring
them to a physiotherapist instead of an orthopaedic surgeon. Methods -- Patients (n=130) with knee symptoms had a single advisory session with a physiotherapist. One year after the visit they were sent a questionnaire inquiring about functioning and health related quality of life (HRQOL). The use of specialized healthcare services within the 12-month period was recorded. Results -- A total of 73 patients with knee symptoms (mean age 60, 56% women, 86% with osteoarthritis of the knee) participated in the follow–up. Of these patients 86% received only conservative treatment while 14% needed operative treatments. Significant improvements in HRQOL and functioning were observed. Conclusion -- Conservative treatment consisting of a single advisory session with a physiotherapist benefited most of the patients with knee symptoms as they experienced improvement in certain dimensions of HRQOL and functioning.


Keywords: knees; arthrosis; conservative treatment; physiotherapy; self-care; patient instructions; direction (instruction and guidance); efficacy; quality of life

Free keywords: osteoarthritis; patient education; task transfer


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Ministry reporting: Yes

Reporting Year: 2013

JUFO rating: 1


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