Osteoarthritis and Cartilage Open (Dec 2023)

The OARSI Joint Effort Initiative: Priorities for osteoarthritis management program implementation and research 2024–2028

  • Jocelyn L. Bowden,
  • David J. Hunter,
  • Kathryn Mills,
  • Kelli Allen,
  • Kim Bennell,
  • Andrew M. Briggs,
  • K. Dziedzic,
  • Rana S. Hinman,
  • Jason S. Kim,
  • Nina Martinez,
  • Jonathan G. Quicke,
  • Bryan Tan Yijia,
  • Martin van der Esch,
  • Josep Verges,
  • Jillian Eyles

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 5, no. 4
p. 100408

Abstract

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Objective: The Joint Effort Initiative (JEI) is an international collaboration of clinicians, researchers, and consumer organisations with a shared vision of improving the implementation of osteoarthritis management programs (OAMPs). This study aimed to identify JEI's future priorities and guide direction. Design: A two-part international survey to prioritise topics of importance to our membership and research stakeholders. Survey one presented a list of 40 topics under 5 themes. Consenting participants were asked to choose their top three topics in each theme. A short list of 25 topics was presented in survey two. Participants were asked to rank the importance (100-point NRS scale, 100 ​= ​highest priority). Response frequency (median, IQR) was used to rank the top priorities by theme. Results: Ninety-five participants completed survey one (61% female, 48% clinicians) and 57 completed survey two. The top ranked topic/s were:i. Promotion and advocacy: support training for health professionals (median 85, IQR 24).ii. Education and training: incorporating behaviour change into OAMPs (80, 16), advanced OA skills (80, 30), and integration of OA education into clinical training (80, 36).iii. Improving OAMPs delivery: regular updates on changes to best-evidence OA care (84, 24).iv. Future research: improve uptake of exercise, physical activity, and weight-loss (89, 16).v. Enhancing relationships, alliances, and shared knowledge: promote research collaborations (81, 30), share challenges and opportunities for OAMP implementation (80, 23). Conclusions: These topics will set the JEI's research and collaboration agenda for the next 5 years and stimulate ideas for others working in the field.

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