Warning patients with osteoarthritis of potential negative consequences of inaction may be more effective in changing behaviors than urging positive action, according to a speaker at the 2022 OARSI World Congress.
“Successful treatment of osteoarthritis is strongly dependent on health behaviors,” Jeanne M.H. Oomen, MA, of Sint Maartenskliniek hospital in the Netherlands, told attendees.
She stressed that it is essential to find ways to help patients with OA improve in two types of behaviors: Physical activity and pain medication adherence.
The current study began with 638 patients