PATIENT EDUCATION: TEACHING THE OLDER ADULT WITH OSTEOARTHRITIS

Course overview

Osteoarthritis (OA; also called degenerative joint disease or degenerative arthritis) is a progressive musculoskeletal disease characterized by gradual damage to joint cartilage, chronic inflammation of the joint lining, and development of bony spurs and cysts resulting in changes in the structure of the joint. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of patient education for the older adult with OA. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.