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ArticleOsteoarthritis and cartilage open2025

Novel uses of healthcare technology for individuals with mild to moderate hip or knee osteoarthritis: The technology, exercise and activity prescription for enhanced mobility (TEAM) study randomized controlled trial protocol.

Jane Thornton, Kristen I Barton, Laura Churchill, Jenna M Schulz, Dianne Bryant, Ashley Ambrose, Harvi F Hart, Daryl Stephenson, Guangyong Zou, Susana Correa and 4 more

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Article in Osteoarthritis and cartilage open, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT04544904 (Novel Uses of Technology for Individuals With Mild to Moderate Hip or Knee Osteoarthritis), which is not on this map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Novel Uses of Technology for Individuals With Mild to Moderate Hip or Knee Osteoarthritis: The Technology, Exercise Programming, and Activity Prescription for Enhanced Mobility (TEAM) Study

TypeinterventionalSponsorWestern University, CanadaRan2021 to 2025Enrolled192ConditionsOsteo Arthritis Knee, Osteoarthritis, Hip ArthritisArmsPAARx, JM
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

14 authors.

Jane ThorntonCentre for Studies in Family Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada.
Kristen I BartonOrthopaedic Surgery, London Health Sciences Centre, London, ON, Canada.
Laura ChurchillSchool of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University, London, ON, Canada.
Jenna M SchulzCentre for Studies in Family Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada.
Dianne BryantSchool of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University, London, ON, Canada.
Ashley AmbroseFowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic, Western University, London, ON, Canada.
Harvi F HartBone and Joint Institute, Western University, London, ON, Canada.
Daryl StephensonHealth and Rehabilitation Sciences Graduate Program, Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University, London, ON, Canada.
Guangyong ZouDepartment of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada.
Susana CorreaFowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic, Western University, London, ON, Canada.
Steven J MacDonaldHealth and Rehabilitation Sciences Graduate Program, Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University, London, ON, Canada.
Ryan DegenFowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic, Western University, London, ON, Canada.
Merrick ZwarensteinCentre for Studies in Family Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada.
Alan GetgoodFowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic, Western University, London, ON, Canada.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Objectives: Patient education, physical activity, and exercise are recommended as first-line treatments for mild to moderate hip and knee osteoarthritis (OA). We developed two novel healthcare interventions: an electronic medical record-embedded physical activity prescription tool (PARx) for physicians, and a free, online educational platform (Joint Management (JM)) with exercise programming and optional telerehabilitation with a physiotherapist for patients. Objectives: 1) Determine the effectiveness of PARx ​± ​JM on patient-reported outcomes, physical activity levels, and performance-based functional outcomes in individuals with mild to moderate hip or knee OA, versus usual care; 2) evaluate engagement and adherence to PARx ​+ ​JM; and 3) explore the feasibility of PARx and PARx ​+ ​JM. Registration: NCT04544904. Methods: Randomized controlled trial (type 1 hybrid implementation effectiveness). We will recruit 339 (113/group) participants ≥40 years old with mild to moderate hip or knee OA and randomize them into three groups: PARx, PARx ​+ ​JM, or control (usual care). Follow-up appointments will be completed at 2-, 6-, and 12-months. Primary outcome: Knee Injury/Hip Disability and OA Outcome Score. Secondary outcomes: physical activity levels, anthropometric measurements, physical function, and other patient-reported outcomes. We will assess intervention feasibility and hold focus groups with patients and providers to explore perceptions of the interventions. Conclusion: Two novel healthcare interventions will be used to provide physical activity and exercise programming for individuals with mild-moderate knee and hip OA. This study will allow us to determine the effectiveness of these interventions on patient-reported outcomes, physical activity levels, and performance-based functional outcomes.

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Chronic diseaseDigital healthMusculoskeletal healthOsteoarthritisPhysical activityPrimary careRehabilitation

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PMCPMC11925574

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