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MANUAL DE BOAS PRÁTICAS PARA PACIENTES COM OSTEOARTROSE DO JOELHO: FUNDAMENTAÇÃO, DESENVOLVIMENTO E APLICAÇÃO COMUNITÁRIA

Doi: 10.47094/978-65-284-0280-9/95-99

PALAVRAS CHAVE: Osteoartrose. Joelho. Educação em Saúde.

KEYWORDS: Osteoarthritis. Knee. Health Education.

ABSTRACT:
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic and progressive musculoskeletal disease characterized by articular cartilage degeneration, low-grade inflammation, and functional limitation, being one of the main causes of pain and disability in the adult and elderly population. Increased longevity and sedentary lifestyles contribute to a higher prevalence and clinical, social, and economic impact of the disease. This chapter presents the construction and rationale of the Good Practices Manual for Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis, developed to promote health education, self-care, and adherence to conservative therapies. The manual was developed from an integrative review that included international guidelines, national recommendations, and recent studies on functional scales, non-pharmacological management, and educational intervention. This manual addresses concepts of pathophysiology, symptoms, diagnosis, assessment tools such as VAS, WOMAC, and Lequesne, as well as guidance on exercises, behavioral changes, pain management, and viscosupplementation. The material uses accessible language and a practical focus, facilitating patient autonomy and adherence. It concludes that the manual is an effective tool for improving function, pain, and quality of life, strengthening actions in Primary Care.

Autores

  • Adalgiza Mafra Moreno

  • Fernando Silva dos Santos

  • Jorge Ferreira da Silva Junior

  • Manoel Gonçalves Neto

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