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A patients' view of OA: the Global Osteoarthritis Patient Perception Survey (GOAPPS), a pilot study

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Background: Globally, osteoarthritis (OA) is the third condition associated with disability. There is still poor
treatment in OA but science holds the key to finding better treatments and a cure. It is essential to learn what’s
important to patients from them to implement the most effective OA management. The OA Patients Task Force,
conducted the Global OA Patient Perception Survey (GOAPPS)-the first global survey made by patients to analize
the quality of life (QoL) & patient perceptions of care. The goal was to collect data on OA patients’ perception of
OA to understand patients’ needs and expectations to improve OA management.
Methods: Observational, cross-sectional study by online survey data collection from six countries, translated into
three languages. The questionnaire was comprised of 3 sections: patient demographics and clinical symptomology
characteristics; relationship with physicians: perception of attention, treatment, and information provided; and OA
impact on daily activity and QoL. The results of the survey were evaluated using the Limited Data Set. The survey
results were analyzed using descriptive statistics to characterize the patients’ answers. Additionally, Cronbach’s alpha
was calculated to determine internal consistency validity.
Results: A total of 1512 surveys were completed in 6 countries. 84.2% of respondents reported pain/tenderness
and 91.1% experienced limitations to physical activities. 42.3% of patients were not satisfied with their current OA
treatment. 86% had comorbidities, especially hypertension, and obesity. 51.3 and 78% would like access to
additional drug or additional non-drug/non-surgical treatments respectively. 48.2% of patients perceived their QoL
to be affected by OA. The Cronbach’s alpha was 0.61.
Conclusions: OA has a significant impact on patients’ daily activities and their desire to play an active role in
managing this disease. Patients are seeking additional treatments, especially no pharmacological/no surgical
treatments stressing the need for investing in clinical research, implementing OA preventive measures, and
managing interventions to improve the healthcare value chain in OA

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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2020, vol. 21

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Articles publicats en revistes (Institut d'lnvestigació Biomèdica de Bellvitge (IDIBELL))

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A patients' view of OA: the Global Osteoarthritis Patient Perception Survey (GOAPPS), a pilot study