National osteoarthritis strategy brief report: Prevention of osteoarthritis
Authors
Luciano R.S. de Melo
David Hunter
Lauren Fortington, Edith Cowan UniversityFollow
Anna Peeters
Hugh Seward
Christopher Vertullo
Andrew P. Hills
Wendy Brown
Yingyu Feng
David G. Lloyd
Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Title
Australian Journal of General Practice
Publisher
Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
School
School of Medical and Health Sciences
RAS ID
31938
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common and debilitating chronic joint conditions in Australia. A National Osteoarthritis Strategy (the Strategy) was developed to outline a national plan to achieve optimal health outcomes for people at risk of, or with, OA. OBJECTIVE: This article focuses on the theme of prevention of OA within the Strategy. DISCUSSION: The Strategy was developed by a leadership group, three working groups, an implementation planning committee, multisectoral stakeholders and public consultation. The Strategy's 'Prevention Working Group' identified two priorities for action: 1) implement programs that target the prevention of obesity and increase physical activity, 2) adhere to joint injury prevention programs. The lack of implementable policies that promote OA prevention exposes Australians and the public health system to an enormous burden. A set of evidence-based strategies was proposed to assist implementation throughout Australia.
DOI
10.31128/AJGP-08-19-5051-01
Access Rights
free_to_read
Comments
de Melo, L. R., Hunter, D., Fortington, L., Peeters, A., Seward, H., Vertullo, C., ... & Lloyd, D. G. (2020). National Osteoarthritis Strategy brief report: Prevention of osteoarthritis. Australian Journal of General Practice, 49(5), 273. https://doi.org/10.31128/AJGP-08-19-5051-01