Digitalization of Osteoarthritis Care

Summary

The overall aim of this study is to compare three different care models for patients with hip- and knee osteoarthritis. The primary aim is to evaluate whether an app-based care model is more beneficial for improving function in daily life than a web-based care model and standard care for patients with hip and / or knee osteoarthritis

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

The participant:

* has given their written consent to participate in the study
* has been referred to the orthopaedic clinic at Sahlgrenska University Hospital /Mölndal for primary hip- and or knee osteoarthritis
* has a positive attitude in using digital tools
* has access to a smart phone / tablet
* has been assessed not to be in need of hip or knee surgery trough triage based on a patient reported outcome (the Osteoarthritis Guidelines Instrument)

Exclusion Criteria:

Patients:

* with secondary osteoarthritis (due to osteonecrosis)
* referred to a specific orthopaedic surgeon
* with impaired mental ability, reluctance or language difficulties that make it difficult to understand the meaning of participating in the study
* who undergo treatment, have disability or illness that according to the research group can affect the treatment or the study result

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