Patient-Reported Quality of Care for Osteoarthritis in General Practice in South Tyrol, Italy: Protocol for Translation, Validation and Assessment of the OsteoArthritis Quality Indicator Questionnaire (OA-QI)

CJ Wiedermann, P Marino, Antje van der Zee-Neuen (Co-author), I Mastrobuono, Angelika Mahlknecht (Co-author), V Barbieri, S Wildburger (Co-author), Julia Fuchs (Co-author), A Capici, G Piccoliori, A Engl, N Osteras, Markus Ritter (Last author)

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Abstract

Background: Evidence-based recommendations for the treatment of knee and hip osteoarthritis are similar internationally. Nevertheless, clinical practice varies across countries. Instruments for measuring quality have been developed to improve health care through targeted interventions. Studies on health service quality must consider the structural and cultural characteristics of countries, because each of their strengths and weaknesses differ. However, such instruments for health-related patient-reported outcomes for osteoarthritis have not yet been validated in German and Italian languages. Objectives: In order to be able to set targeted measures for the improvement of prevention and non-surgical treatment of osteoarthritis in South Tyrol, Italy, the quality of care must be recorded. Therefore, the aim of the project is to update, translate, and validate the OsteoArthritis Quality Indicator (OA-QI) questionnaire version 2, an established and validated questionnaire in Norwegian and English, for Germany and Italy. The second aim is to determine the quality of care for osteoarthritis of the hip and knee in a sample of patients who consult general practice in South Tyrol, and for comparison with patients who are admitted to rehabilitative spa-treatments for osteoarthritis in the state of Salzburg, Austria. Discussion: The results of this study will enable the identification and closure of gaps in osteoarthritis care. Although it is expected that body weight and exercise will play special roles, other areas of nonsurgical care might also be involved.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)28
Number of pages15
JournalMETHODS AND PROTOCOLS
Volume6
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 10 Mar 2023

Keywords

  • EULAR RECOMMENDATIONS
  • KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS
  • AMERICAN-COLLEGE
  • SELF-AUDIT
  • HIP
  • MANAGEMENT
  • CLASSIFICATION
  • RHEUMATOLOGY
  • BENCHMARKING
  • EQ-5D-5L
  • Italian
  • German
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Quality indicator
  • Quality of care
  • Measurement properties

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