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The impact of increased contact on psychosocial outcomes in patients with osteoarthritis: a randomized, controlled trial
Weinberger M, Tierney WM, Booher P, Katz BP
The Journal of Rheumatology 1991 Jun;18(6):849-854
clinical trial
4/10 [Eligibility criteria: Yes; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: Yes; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: Yes; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: No. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

After baseline in home interviews, 439 patients with osteoarthritis (OA) were randomly assigned to the control or one of 3 intervention groups which differed only in method of delivery (ie, phone, clinic, both). Trained nonclinical interviewers reviewed medications, problems with joint pain, gastrointestinal symptoms, early warning signs for common chronic diseases, scheduled outpatient visits, an evening/weekend clinic telephone number, barriers to care, and suggestions to encourage participation during clinic visits. We hypothesized that the intervention would enhance social support, satisfaction with care, morale, and medication compliance. We found that none of the interventions had any effect upon these outcomes.

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