| Author: | Fung, Ka-yun Karin |
| Title: | The effect of the Arthritis Self-Management Program (ASMP) for clients with osteoarthritis on improving arthritis self-efficacy, self-management skillsand health status : a randomized control trial |
| Degree: | M.Sc. |
| Year: | 2005 |
| Subject: | Hong Kong Polytechnic University -- Dissertations Arthritis -- Patients -- Rehabilitation Self-care, Health |
| Department: | School of Nursing |
| Pages: | 124 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm |
| Language: | English |
| Abstract: | Osteoarthritis is a chronic disease causing pain and restricted movement to million people. The purposes of the study were to determine the effect of the Arthritis Self-Management Program (ASMP) for adults with osteoarthritis on enhancing arthritis self-efficacy, the use of non-pharmacological management and health status. The study design was a randomized control trial study. Participants were allocated to ASMP (Intervention Group) or without ASMP (Control Group) randomly in the specialist out-patient clinic. The data collection was set at baseline, post 1-month and post 4-month follow-up. Main outcome measures included: arthritis self-efficacy, use of non-pharmacological management (joint protection, the use of hot and cold compress, and the practice of exercise); and health status (emotional status, joint pain level, daily activities levels, selected joints ranged of movement and muscle strength). The repeated measure analyses (F-statistics) were used to compare the mean of the outcome measures between the intervention and control group. In total, 86 participants with osteoarthritis were recruited- 43 in the intervention group and 43 in the control group at baseline. Four months after the end of treatment, the ASMP participants (n=38) had a significant improvement on arthritis self-efficacy (P = 0.0001), the practice of light exercise (P=0.004), pain (P= 0.0001) and fatigue level (P= 0.001), and right / left knee flexions (P= 0.07 & 0.001) than control group (n=39). However, there was no improvement in emotional status, disability level and other symptom management at post 4-month follow-up. In conclusion, the form of ASMP health education program is applicable and effective to client with osteoarthritis in Hong Kong. |
| Rights: | All rights reserved |
| Access: | restricted access |
Files in This Item:
| File | Description | Size | Format | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| b18138354.pdf | For All Users (off-campus access for PolyU Staff & Students only) | 3.01 MB | Adobe PDF | View/Open |
Copyright Undertaking
As a bona fide Library user, I declare that:
- I will abide by the rules and legal ordinances governing copyright regarding the use of the Database.
- I will use the Database for the purpose of my research or private study only and not for circulation or further reproduction or any other purpose.
- I agree to indemnify and hold the University harmless from and against any loss, damage, cost, liability or expenses arising from copyright infringement or unauthorized usage.
By downloading any item(s) listed above, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the copyright undertaking as stated above, and agree to be bound by all of its terms.
Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item:
https://theses.lib.polyu.edu.hk/handle/200/4579