Abstract
Background: Knee osteoarthritis accounts for almost four fifths of the burden of worldwide. It is the leadingcause of mobility impairment, disability and loss of function in older adults. This study aimed to examine theeffectiveness of self-management of elderly patients with osteoarthritic knee on recovery outcomes.Material and methods: A quasi- experimental design was utilized to conduct this study. The study wascarried out at outpatient clinic of Shebin- Elkom University and Educational Hospital, and then they werefollowing up at their homes. 100 elderly patients were selected who met inclusion and exclusion criteria.Aconstructed interviewing questionnaire, arthritis self-efficacy scale, and Western Ontario and McMasterUniversities Osteoarthritis (WOMAC) index were used to collect the data.Results: there was increase in the mean total pain self-efficacy score, and other symptoms self-efficacyscore in study group than control group.There was decrease in the mean total physical function WOMACscore in study group than control group after intervention.Conclusion: Implementation of self-management for elderly patients was effective in managementsymptoms of knee osteoarthritis among study group compared to control group.
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