Osteoarthritis in the knee: Which treatment is right for me?
This DECISION HELPER™ concerns the field of orthopaedic surgery
Decision Situation and Options
It is intended for patients with knee osteoarthritis. As there are various treatment options available, it can support patients patients and healthcare professionals identify the most appropriate treatment for the individual patient.
This DECISION HELPER™ presents the following options:
- Surgery
- Physical Therapy
- Pain Relief Medication
- Steroid Injection
- Weight Loss
Access to DECISION HELPER™
You can access a preview of the final DECISION HELPER™ on Osteoarthritis in the knee: Which treatment is right for me? (PDF), including a watermark.
Information about: Osteoarthritis in the knee: Which treatment is right for me?
Developed by
Trine Ahlmann Pedersen, ph.d. studerende, Lillebaelt Hospital - University Hospital of Southern Denmark
Martin Lindberg-Larsen, lektor, ph.d., Odense University Hospital of Southern Denmark
Claus Varnum, lektor, ph.d., Lillebaelt Hospital - University Hospital of Southern Denmark
Patients and relatives have been involved in the development process through a workshop, as well as subsequently during the testing and validation phase.
Responsible for update
Trine Ahlmann Pedersen, ph.d. studerende, Lillebaelt Hospital - University Hospital of Southern Denmark
Version
Version: 9
Latest update or review: 2023
International Patient Decision Aid Standards (IPDAS)
This patient decision aid meets the following IPDAS criteria:
- 6 out of 6 qualifying criteria. This patient decision aid meets the IPDAS qualifying criteria
- 5 out of 5 certification criteria. Contributing to minimising bias in the patient decision aid
- 13 out of 17 quality criteria. Optimising the quality of the patient decision aid
Non-relevant criteria are not included in the assessment.