Arthritis care and beliefs in an urban American Indian population

Authors: Kramer BJ
Publication Year: 2002
Last Updated: 2016-01-08 14:57:26
Journal: IHS Primary Care Provider
Keywords: California; Chronic Disease; Patient Education; Physician-Patient Relations; Quality of Health Care; Rheumatic Diseases/therapy; Self Care; Self Efficacy

Short Abstract:

American Indians are more likely than other Americans to suffer from arthritis joint pain, a leading cause of disability in the United States. This article discusses cultural interpretations of pain and theirimpact on treatment decisions.

Abstract:

American Indians are more likely than other Americans to suffer from arthritis joint pain, a leading cause of disability in the United States. This article discusses cultural interpretations of pain and their impact on treatment decisions. Using a survey of urban American Indians, the author presents pain responses from a group of patients suffering from inflammatory and non-inflammatory arthritis joint diseases. Having concluded that the severity and impact of chronic arthritis was under-recognized and under-treated in this population, the author concludes by suggesting that a community-based education intervention based on the Arthritis Self-Management Program, will be used to improve health behaviors, health status and healthcare utilization.

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