Outcome of an osteoarthritis education program for low-literacy patients taught by indigenous instructors

摘要: A 10-h osteoarthritis education course was developed and evaluated for older low-income patients with osteoarthritis. Indigenous community leaders were trained to teach the within inner-city neighborhoods of Hartford, Connectiout. Significant differences obtained using a quasi-experimental group, pre/post-test design. There significant increase in knowledge (P < 0.001) both on verbal test picture story 0.001). scores an exercise scale Attitude toward one's illness improved. slight improvement function which not significant. Use adaptive equipment increased as direct result program. The well accepted enjoyed by participants.