https://www.just.edu.jo/DIC/ClinicGuidlines/Management%20of%20hip%20and%20knee%20Osteoarthritis.pdf

OARSI recommendations for the management of hip and knee osteoarthritis, Part II: OARSI evidence-based, expert consensus guidelines

The PedsQL 4.0 as a pediatric population health measure: feasibility, reliability, and validity.

https://www.oarsi.org/sites/default/files/library/2013/pdf/part_iii_changes_in_evidence2010.pdf

OARSI recommendations for the management of hip and knee osteoarthritis: part III: Changes in evidence following systematic cumulative update of research published through January 2009

Despite its relatively recent emergence over the past few decades, oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) has important implications for the clinical practice of dentistry and dental research. OHRQoL is a multidimensional construct that includes a subjective evaluation of the individual's oral health, functional well-being, emotional well-being, expectations and satisfaction with care, and sense of self. It has wide-reaching applications in survey and clinical research. OHRQoL is an integral part of general health and well-being. In fact, it is recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as an important segment of the Global Oral Health Program (2003). This paper identifies the what, why, and how of OHRQoL and presents an oral health theoretical model. The relevance of OHRQoL for dental practitioners and patients in community-based dental practices is presented. Implications for health policy and related oral health disparities are also discussed. A supplemental Appendix contains a Medline and ProQuest literature search regarding OHRQoL research from 1990-2010 by discipline and research design (e.g., descriptive, longitudinal, clinical trial, etc.). The search identified 300 articles with a notable surge in OHRQoL research in pediatrics and orthodontics in recent years.

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Oral Health-related Quality of Life: What, Why, How, and Future Implications

Mindful emotion regulation: An integrative review

Results Compared with the BRFSS and the PACE, the RAPA was more positively correlated with the CHAMPS moderate caloric expenditure (r = 0.54 for RAPA, r = 0.40 for BRFSS, and r = 0.44 for PACE) and showed as good or better sensitivity (81%), positive predictive value (77%), and negative predictive value (75%) as the other tools. Specificity, sensitivity, and positive predictive value of the questions on flexibility and strength training were in the 80% range, except for specificity of flexibility questions (62%). Mean caloric expenditure per week calculated from the CHAMPS was compared between those who did and those who did not meet minimum recommendations for moderate or vigorous physical activity based on these selfreport questionnaires. The RAPA outperformed the PACE and the BRFSS. Conclusion

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The Rapid Assessment of Physical Activity (RAPA) among older adults.

Adolescent quality of life, Part II: initial validation of a new instrument

Background Evidence exists demonstrating the benefits of exercise for people with osteoarthritis, but little is known about whether exercise programs are effective, that is, whether the benefits of exercise can be seen in "real life" programs for "normal" people under nonlaboratory conditions. Objective To identify characteristics of and outcomes for participants who adhere to a community-based aquatic exercise program. Method Two hundred and forty-nine adults with osteoarthritis were recruited from Washington State for randomization to a 20-week Arthritis Foundation aquatic exercise program (n = 125) or a wait-list control group (n = 124). Adherers were defined as those attending at least two classes per week for 16 of 20 weeks. Measures included: Quality of Well Being Scale, Health Assessment Questionnaire, Center for Epidemiological Studies-Depression Scale, and a single arthritis quality of life rating-item. Results Baseline to postintervention change scores revealed that treatment-group adherers (N = 35) reported improved quality of well-being, physical function, and change in arthritis quality of life compared to controls (N = 124). When comparing treatment-group adherers (N = 35) to treatment-group nonadherers (N = 67), quality of well-being and depressed mood improved for adherers, but not for nonadherers. Conclusion When analyzed for level of participation, exercise benefits adults with osteoarthritis. Consistent participation in exercise programs results in better outcomes. Improved methods are needed to enhance adherence, with increased attention to the role of intrinsic factors such as self-efficacy and belief systems.

Does adherence make a difference? Results from a community-based aquatic exercise program

Objectives.To estimate cost and outcomes of the Arthritis Foundation aquatic exercise classes from the societal perspective.Design.Randomized trial of 20-week aquatic classes. Cost per quality-adjusted life year (QALY) gained was estimated using trial data. Sample size was based on 80% power to reje

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Papers

The Rapid Assessment of Physical Activity (RAPA) among older adults.

Adolescent quality of life, Part II: initial validation of a new instrument

Does adherence make a difference? Results from a community-based aquatic exercise program

Economic Evaluation of Aquatic Exercise for Persons With Osteoarthritis

Quality of life and health-risk behaviors among adolescents.