The communication gap between patients and clinicians…
RESEARCH ABSTRACT
Problems and needs for improving primary care of osteoarthritis patients: the views of patients, general practitioners and practice nurses
Background
Osteoarthritis (OA) is highly prevalent and has substantial impact on quality of life as well as on healthcare costs. The general practitioner (GP) often is the first care provider for patients with this chronic disease. The aim of this study was to identify health care needs of patients with OA and to reveal possible obstacles for improvements in primary care management of OA patients.



