Arthritis and rheumatism
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Arthritis and rheumatism · Oct 2007
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyEconomic evaluation of a rehabilitation program integrating exercise, self-management, and active coping strategies for chronic knee pain.
To conduct an economic evaluation of the Enabling Self-Management and Coping with Arthritic Knee Pain through Exercise (ESCAPE-knee pain) program. ⋯ Provision of ESCAPE-knee pain had small cost implications, but it was more likely to be cost-effective in improving function than usual primary care. Group rehabilitation reduces costs without compromising clinical effectiveness, increasing probability of cost-effectiveness.