Problems and needs for improving primary care of osteoarthritis patients: the views of patients, general practitioners and practice nurses

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Osteoarthritis (OA) is highly prevalent and has substantial impact on quality of life as well as on healthcare costs. The general practitioner (GP) often is the first care provider for patients with this chronic disease. The aim of t...

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Main Authors: Backenstrass Matthias, Joest Katharina, Wensing Michel, Rosemann Thomas, Mahler Cornelia, Szecsenyi Joachim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-06-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/7/48