Evidence suggesting that health education for self‐management in patients with chronic arthritis has sustained health benefits while reducing health care costs

Objective. To determine the effects of the Arthritis Self‐Management Program 4 years after participation in it. Methods. Valid self‐administered instruments were used to measure health status, psychological states, and health service utilization. Results. Pain had declined a mean of 20% and visits t...

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