Outcomes of self‐help education for patients with arthritis

作者：Kate R. Lorig, Deborah P. Lubeck, R. Guy Kraines, Mitchell Seleznick, Halsted R. Holman · 发表于：Arthritis & Rheumatism · 年份：1985 · DOI：10.1002/art.1780280612 · 被引用次数：447 · 研究领域：Diabetes Management and Education、Mental Health Treatment and Access、Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation

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.