Can the Pain Attitudes and Beliefs Scales be adapted for use in the context of osteoarthritis with general practitioners and physiotherapists?
Abstract Background Conservative, first-line treatments (exercise, education and weight-loss if appropriate) for hip and knee joint osteoarthritis are underused despite the known benefits. Clinicians’ beliefs can affect the advice and education given to patients, in turn, this can influence the upta...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-04-01
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| Series: | BMC Rheumatology |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41927-020-0116-1 |