INTEGRATION OF EXERCISE COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT INTO THE MUSCULOSKELETAL HELP LINE FOR PEOPLE WITH KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS: A MIXED-METHODS EVALUATION OF A NOVEL TELEPHONE SERVICE.
Grant number: 1112133 | Funding period: 2016 - 2019
Completed
Abstract
Exercise is an important part of self-management for people with knee osteoarthritis, however access to qualified clinicians is limited for many Australians with knee osteoarthritis. In addition, most exercise providers are not adequately trained to motivate and support people to effectively incorporate exercise into their life on a long-term basis. This project will implement and evaluate a telephone-based exercise counselling and support service for people with knee osteoarthritis.