• West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University / Department of Orthopedic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, P. R. China;
NING Ning, Email: gkningning@126.com
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Objective  To summarize the best evidence for improving adherence to exercise therapy in non-surgical patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA), so as to provide an evidence-based basis and reference for healthcare professionals, managers, patients, and caregivers. Methods  Guidelines International Network, National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network, Registered Nurses Association of Ontario, National Guideline Clearinghouse, American College of Rheumatology, Osteoarthritis Research Society International, Turkish League Against Rheumatism, European Society for Clinical and Economic Aspects of Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis, System for Information on Grey Literature in Europe, Cochrane Library, PubMed, Joanna Briggs Library, www.guide.medlive.cn, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and WanFang Data were searched by computer for literature about improving exercise therapy compliance in non-surgical patients with KOA. The retrieval time limit was from January 1, 2017 to April 20, 2022. The quality of the included literature was evaluated by 2 researchers with evidence-based training, and ultimately evidence was extracted from the literature that met the quality evaluation criteria. Results  A total of 12 publications were included, including 5 guidelines, 4 systematic reviews, and 3 expert consensuses, covering 6 aspects of multidisciplinary teamwork, development of individualized exercise plans, external support, interventions, health education, and follow-up management. A total of 18 best evidences for improving exercise therapy compliance in non-surgical patients with KOA were summarized, with 8 A-level recommendations and 10 B-level recommendations. Conclusions  When applying the evidence, clinical staff should fully assess and develop exercise plans with individual patients, strengthen multidisciplinary communication and writing, make full use of external support resources and do health education and full follow-up management. Through comprehensive consideration and selection of the best evidence for implementation, the compliance of KOA non-surgical patients with exercise therapy can be improved.

Citation: HOU Ailin, NING Ning, CHEN Jiali, LI Peifang, ZHOU Zongke, LIAO Xia, MA Yanfei. Evidence summary of improving adherence to exercise therapy in non-surgical patients with knee osteoarthritis. West China Medical Journal, 2022, 37(10): 1524-1530. doi: 10.7507/1002-0179.202207075 Copy

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