Abstract
Evaluation of the Arthritis Self-Management Course revealed significant positive changes in the practice of behaviors that were taught and in health outcomes. However, utilizing a variety of statistical techniques, we were able to demonstrate only weak associations between changes in behavior and changes in health status. This suggests the need to examine the mechanisms by which health education affects health status.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Arthritis, Rheumatoid* / physiopathology
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Arthritis, Rheumatoid* / prevention & control
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Depression / prevention & control
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Female
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Health Behavior*
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Osteoarthritis* / physiopathology
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Osteoarthritis* / prevention & control
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Pain / prevention & control
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Patient Education as Topic / methods*
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Self Care / methods*