AB1081 Integrating case finding and initial management for osteoarthritis, anxiety and depression into routine primary care nurse-led long-term condition reviews: results from the enhance pilot trial
Abstract:BackgroundCo-morbid osteoarthritis (OA), anxiety and depression are undermanaged in primary care yet have significant impact on pain, disability and outcomes of other long-term conditions (LTCs).ObjectivesTo test the feasibility and acceptability of integrating case-finding and initial management for OA, anxiety and depression within extended primary care practice nurse (PN)-led LTC review consultations.MethodsA stepped wedge pilot trial with process evaluation. PNs gave a study pack to patients age ≥45 years … Show more
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