Economic evaluation of telephone-based weight loss support for patients with knee osteoarthritis: a randomised controlled trial

Economic evaluation of telephone-based weight loss support for patients with knee osteoarthritis: a randomised controlled trial

Abstract Background The prevalence of knee osteoarthritis is increasing worldwide. Obesity is an important modifiable risk factor for both the incidence and progression of knee osteoarthritis. Consequently, international guidelines recommend all patients with knee osteoarthritis who are overweight r...

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Main Authors: Kate M. O’Brien, Johanna M. van Dongen, Amanda Williams, Steven J. Kamper, John Wiggers, Rebecca K. Hodder, Elizabeth Campbell, Emma K. Robson, Robin Haskins, Chris Rissel, Christopher M. Williams
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-12-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Osteoarthritis
Knee
Cost-effectiveness
Obesity
Telephone
Weight loss
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-6300-1

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