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Table 12 Guideline recommendations for education

From: A critical appraisal of guidelines for the management of knee osteoarthritis using Appraisal of Guidelines Research and Evaluation criteria

 

AAOS [10]

EULAR [6]

ICSI [9]

Schnitzer/ACR [7]

Education

Recommended (D)

Recommended (A)

Recommended

Recommended

Weight loss if obese

Recommended (B)

Recommended (B)

Recommended

Recommended

Activity management or joint protection

Recommended (B)

 

Recommended

Recommended

Social support

Recommended (B)

  

Recommended

Stress management/relaxation

  

Recommended

 
  1. AAOS, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; ACR, American College of Rheumatology; EULAR, European League Against Rheumatism; ICSI, Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement.