The interprofessional team, service delivery, and professional development

The OARSI Joint Effort Initiative: Priorities for osteoarthritis management program implementation and research 2024–2028

“…Our results show that guidance on addressing multimorbidity in OA management programs was a high priority ( Table 3 ). Consequently, we advocate that all future activities of the JEI have a strong focus on ensuring integrated and whole-of-person approach to care [ 2 ], thus enabling people with OA to remain active participants in their lives. We further advocate for participation outcomes to be reported in all OA management program trials.…”

“…Pharmacological, other adjunctive and surgical treatments can be used if necessary, and if appropriately indicated. Key considerations to ensure OA care is successfully delivered include ensuring support for people with complex presentations, enabling interprofessional or multidisciplinary input when required, and ensuring care is coordinated and integrated between the different health professionals and health services involved [ 2 ].…”