Integrating Clinimetric and Psychometric Approaches in Enhancing Osteoarthritis Care
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease that is typically associated with weight-bearing joints, such as the hips and knees, and is defined by the progressive deterioration of cartilage. The effective treatment of OA is contingent upon the accurate assessment of its clinical and psycholo...
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| author | Roxana Maria Sânziana Pavel Andrei-Flavius Radu Delia Carmen Nistor-Cseppento Cosmin-Mihai Vesa Anamaria Lavinia Purza Delia Mirela Tit Ada Radu Simona Gabriela Bungau |
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| description | Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease that is typically associated with weight-bearing joints, such as the hips and knees, and is defined by the progressive deterioration of cartilage. The effective treatment of OA is contingent upon the accurate assessment of its clinical and psychological effects. In the present work, we aim to compile the most recent evidence regarding the clinimetric and psychometric evaluations of OA, with a particular emphasis on the hip and knee, a topic still insufficient approached. The WOMAC and KOOS are among the clinimetric instruments that offer valuable insights into physical function, stiffness, and pain. By integrating clinimetric and psychometric tools, a comprehensive approach to managing OA is provided, which identifies both physical and mental health need. The significance of these combined evaluations in enhancing treatment adherence and improving patient outcomes is underscored by the present review. Moreover, treatment and recovery options still have limitations that need to be addressed. Additional research is required to elucidate the psychometric properties of quality-of-life measures and postural control assessments. Future research should concentrate on the development of more comprehensive and robust tools that assess all facets of OA, thereby facilitating personalized interventions that address the multifaceted character of this debilitating disease |
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| spelling | doaj-art-21fc230f184b4d22876214360ccf7c142025-01-12T21:38:34ZengRomanian Association of Balneology, Editura BalnearaBalneo and PRM Research Journal2734-84582025-12-0115474810.12680/balneo.2024.748Integrating Clinimetric and Psychometric Approaches in Enhancing Osteoarthritis CareRoxana Maria Sânziana Pavel0Andrei-Flavius Radu1Delia Carmen Nistor-Cseppento2Cosmin-Mihai Vesa3Anamaria Lavinia Purza4Delia Mirela Tit5Ada Radu6Simona Gabriela Bungau7Doctoral School of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, University of Oradea, 410087 Oradea, RomaniaDoctoral School of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, University of Oradea, 410087 Oradea, Romania; Department of Preclinical Disciplines, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410073 Oradea, RomaniaDoctoral School of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, University of Oradea, 410087 Oradea, Romania; Department of Psycho Neuroscience and Recovery, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410073 Oradea, RomaniaDoctoral School of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, University of Oradea, 410087 Oradea, Romania; Department of Preclinical Disciplines, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410073 Oradea, RomaniaDepartment of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, RomaniaDoctoral School of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, University of Oradea, 410087 Oradea, Romania; Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, RomaniaDoctoral School of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, University of Oradea, 410087 Oradea, Romania; Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, RomaniaDoctoral School of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, University of Oradea, 410087 Oradea, Romania; Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, RomaniaOsteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease that is typically associated with weight-bearing joints, such as the hips and knees, and is defined by the progressive deterioration of cartilage. The effective treatment of OA is contingent upon the accurate assessment of its clinical and psychological effects. In the present work, we aim to compile the most recent evidence regarding the clinimetric and psychometric evaluations of OA, with a particular emphasis on the hip and knee, a topic still insufficient approached. The WOMAC and KOOS are among the clinimetric instruments that offer valuable insights into physical function, stiffness, and pain. By integrating clinimetric and psychometric tools, a comprehensive approach to managing OA is provided, which identifies both physical and mental health need. The significance of these combined evaluations in enhancing treatment adherence and improving patient outcomes is underscored by the present review. Moreover, treatment and recovery options still have limitations that need to be addressed. Additional research is required to elucidate the psychometric properties of quality-of-life measures and postural control assessments. Future research should concentrate on the development of more comprehensive and robust tools that assess all facets of OA, thereby facilitating personalized interventions that address the multifaceted character of this debilitating diseasehttp://bioclima.ro/Balneo748.pdfosteoarthritisclinimetricspsychometricshealthcarefunctional disability |
| spellingShingle | Roxana Maria Sânziana Pavel Andrei-Flavius Radu Delia Carmen Nistor-Cseppento Cosmin-Mihai Vesa Anamaria Lavinia Purza Delia Mirela Tit Ada Radu Simona Gabriela Bungau Integrating Clinimetric and Psychometric Approaches in Enhancing Osteoarthritis Care Balneo and PRM Research Journal osteoarthritis clinimetrics psychometrics healthcare functional disability |
| title | Integrating Clinimetric and Psychometric Approaches in Enhancing Osteoarthritis Care |
| title_full | Integrating Clinimetric and Psychometric Approaches in Enhancing Osteoarthritis Care |
| title_fullStr | Integrating Clinimetric and Psychometric Approaches in Enhancing Osteoarthritis Care |
| title_full_unstemmed | Integrating Clinimetric and Psychometric Approaches in Enhancing Osteoarthritis Care |
| title_short | Integrating Clinimetric and Psychometric Approaches in Enhancing Osteoarthritis Care |
| title_sort | integrating clinimetric and psychometric approaches in enhancing osteoarthritis care |
| topic | osteoarthritis clinimetrics psychometrics healthcare functional disability |
| url | http://bioclima.ro/Balneo748.pdf |
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