Understanding patient needs and preferences for joint protection in hand osteoarthritis through mixed methods patient co-design

Understanding patient needs and preferences for joint protection in hand osteoarthritis through mixed methods patient co-design

Abstract Hand osteoarthritis (HOA) is a prevalent chronic condition that impairs quality of life and daily functioning. While joint protection programs (JPPs) offer symptom management, they remain outdated, inaccessible, and poorly tailored to patient needs. This study leverages patient co-design to...

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Main Authors: Dimitra V. Pouliopoulou, Joy C. MacDermid, Nicole Billias, Victoria D’Alessandro, Emily Lalone, Ruby Grewal, Pavlos Bobos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-08-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Subjects:
Hand osteoarthritis
Joint protection
Patient co-design
Mixed methods
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-13734-5
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