Impact of thumb base osteoarthritis: a qualitative study of patients' perspectives

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Impact of thumb base osteoarthritis: a qualitative study of patients' perspectives

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University of Otago

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Otago University Research Archive

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Introduction: Despite the high prevalence of thumb base osteoarthritis (OA), little is known about the patient perspective. This study aimed to explore the impact of thumb base OA from the perspective of people with the condition in the New Zealand context. Methods: In this pragmatic qualitative study, semi-structured interviews and solicited diaries were conducted with 30 adults with thumb base OA. The holistic health lens of the Te Whare Tapa Whā framework was adopted. Data were thematicall...

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Research paper

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Conference paper / event

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Conference Paper

Date created

2018-09-14

Creator

Buhler, Miranda / Chapple, Cathy / Stebbings, Simon / Bryant, Katrina / Baxter, G.

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https://hdl.handle.net/10523/8477

Related subjects

Osteoarthritis / Thumb / Trapeziometacarpal / Carpometacarpal / Impact / Qualitative Study

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