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TAILORING TREATMENTS OVER TIME<\/p>\n
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STANDARD 3<\/p>\n
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The treatments you pick will be the best ones for you. To navigate your life-long journey with OA, it\u2019s important to feel confident managing your OA. However, you\u2019ll likely need support to manage this chronic and progressive condition. Tailoring treatments depends on your symptoms, experiences, needs, and your care plan and goals. You\u2019ll likely work with many clinicians as your care journey develops.<\/p>\n
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OVERVIEW<\/p>\n
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View All Resources<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n View References<\/strong><\/a>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(12,113,195,0.08)” background_image=”https:\/\/toolkit.albertaboneandjoint.com\/osteoarthritis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Background2.png” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_padding=”35px|35px|35px|35px|true|true” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” global_colors_info=”{}”]Your osteoarthritis care plan will change as your symptoms change, your experience with treatments change, and your needs change.<\/p>\n There are no one-size-fits-all rules for how to combine treatments and tailor the care for you. Your clinician\u2019s knowledge and experience should be combined with your goals and needs.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll work with your clinicians to combine different treatments to manage your osteoarthritis for the rest of your life. Even if you\u2019ve already tried a treatment, it may be time to try it again if some time has passed. If you like one treatment and it works for you then you can use that treatment for as long as you want.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_padding=”35px|35px|35px|35px|true|true” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” global_colors_info=”{}”]You can use your Treatment Menu from your osteoarthritis Self-Management Toolkit to go over your options and pick new treatments to add to your care plan. Your clinician will suggest combining different treatments to help manage your symptoms. It\u2019s important to combine treatments so you can focus on the Cores (education, exercise and physical activity, and managing your weight).[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_padding=”35px|35px|35px|35px|true|true” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n It\u2019s possible that surgery for your hip or knee may be part of your osteoarthritis care journey. Standard 8<\/a> talks more about making the decision to have surgery. Being referred to a surgeon is a possible change to a care plan. However, a referral isn\u2019t usually made until all non-surgical treatment options have been exhausted. Surgery doesn\u2019t mean the end of your osteoarthritis journey. It\u2019s important to keep the other joints affected by your osteoarthritis healthy.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/toolkit.albertaboneandjoint.com\/osteoarthritis\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-20.png” title_text=”image (20)” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||-129px|||” custom_padding=”||146px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(12,113,195,0.08)” background_image=”https:\/\/toolkit.albertaboneandjoint.com\/osteoarthritis\/wp-content\/uploads\/shapes-bg-1.png” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_class=”heading” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|600||on|||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”40px” text_line_height=”1em” header_2_font=”Source Sans Pro|600|||||||” header_2_text_align=”center” header_2_text_color=”#ffc212″ header_2_line_height=”1.4em” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” header_2_text_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Clinicians Work Together<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” global_colors_info=”{}”]Your primary clinician is the one who\u2019ll work with you the most to keep your care plan up to date and help guide you on treatment choices. They can also help guide you to finding the best supporting clinicians for you where you live.<\/p>\n Over time, it\u2019s likely that you\u2019ll see many clinicians; they\u2019ll become part of your network of support. Different clinicians<\/a> have different training and skills to help you with the different treatments you\u2019ll try over time3<\/sup>3<\/sup>Bowden JL, Hunter DJ, Deveza LA, Duong V, Dziedzic KS, Allen KD, et al. Core and adjunctive interventions for osteoarthritis: Efficacy and models for implementation. Nature Reviews Rheumatology. 2020;16(8):434-47.<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n Remember your care plan belongs to you. Take it to every appointment so you can talk to any clinician about it.<\/strong>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Your Follow-Up Plan ” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||fa||900″ icon_color=”#6d125c” icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”30px” icon_placement_tablet=”left” icon_placement_phone=”left” icon_placement_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h1″ header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_color=”#000000″ header_font_size=”40px” body_font_size=”18px” image_icon_custom_padding=”20px|18px|20px|18px|true|true” header_font_size_tablet=”40px” header_font_size_phone=”30px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” text_orientation_tablet=”” text_orientation_phone=”left” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|phone” border_radii_image=”on|100px|100px|100px|100px” border_width_all_image=”2px” border_color_all_image=”#6d125c” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n A follow-up plan describes when you\u2019ll see any of your clinicians again. As the care plan is tailored over time, you may follow-up to:<\/p>\n While there\u2019s no set schedule for when you should be seen for a follow-up, the follow-up plan should be clear to you and your clinician. It\u2019s important to always be upfront with your primary clinician: Be honest about how you\u2019ve been feeling, what treatments you liked and didn\u2019t like, and if your goals have changed. Work with them to keep your care plan up to date so it\u2019s always meeting your needs.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t expect instant results when you start a treatment. You have to try for 3 months before you can ask yourself if your symptoms have changed. It can take 3 months or more of following your plan to see results.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Feeling Confident Managing Your osteoarthritis” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||divi||400″ icon_color=”#6d125c” icon_placement=”left” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h1″ header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_color=”#000000″ header_font_size=”40px” body_font_size=”18px” image_icon_custom_padding=”20px|18px|20px|18px|true|true” header_font_size_tablet=”40px” header_font_size_phone=”30px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” border_radii_image=”off|100px|100px|100px|100px” border_width_all_image=”2px” border_color_all_image=”#6d125c” global_colors_info=”{}”]You live with your disease every day. The goal of your life-long osteoarthritis journey is to give you the confidence to use strategies to cope with your osteoarthritis. Every Core Treatment is about helping you manage your osteoarthritis (Standard 4<\/a>, Standard 5<\/a>, and Standard 6<\/a>). The category of Adjunct Treatments called: Self-Management Programs, in Standard 7<\/a>, also offer more strategies to help you manage your osteoarthritis.<\/p>\n You can keep notes or a journal of the treatments you\u2019ve tried from your care plan, how often you have symptoms, how long the symptoms last, changes in your symptoms, and your overall experience. Make sure to bring your notes with you when you see your clinician.<\/p>\n There are many ways to keep a journal. Use a format that feels right to you. Monitoring and evaluating during your care plan and at follow-up visits will help you feel in control and in charge of your care journey. <\/p>\n Every clinician should support your treatment and the choices you\u2019ve made to manage your osteoarthritis. Part of managing your osteoarthritis is to pay attention to your symptoms, how you\u2019re feeling, and how your care plan choices are working for you. The next step is that when you do see that there\u2019s a problem or issue, you look at ways to manage it.[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(12,113,195,0.08)” background_image=”https:\/\/toolkit.albertaboneandjoint.com\/osteoarthritis\/wp-content\/uploads\/shapes-bg-1.png” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|600|||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”20px” global_colors_info=”{}”]Other ways to manage your coping strategies for osteoarthritis include:[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/ul>\n [\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/toolkit.albertaboneandjoint.com\/osteoarthritis\/wp-content\/uploads\/PatientPhysician_MAPtoMOTION-scaled.jpg” title_text=”PatientPhysician_MAPtoMOTION” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” top_divider_style=”arrow” top_divider_color=”#9ab9ad” top_divider_height=”20px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_class=”heading” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|600||on|||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”40px” header_2_font=”Source Sans Pro|600|||||||” header_2_text_align=”center” header_2_text_color=”#ffc212″ header_2_line_height=”1.4em” custom_margin=”50px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” text_line_height_tablet=”” text_line_height_phone=”1em” text_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” header_2_text_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n ETHICS AND INCLUSIVITY<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” global_colors_info=”{}”]You have a right to a respectful and culturally appropriate talk about your treatment options, and how it fits your cultural customs. You also have a right to tailor your care plan to your interests and what you\u2019re able to do.[\/et_pb_text][el_modal_popup modal_id=”referralclinicians” trigger_element_type=”element_class” trigger_element_class=”referralclinicians” modal_title=”Referral Between Clinicians” show_footer=”off” modal_header_custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” modal_title_text_font=”|600||||on|||” modal_title_text_font_size=”18px” modal_body_text_font_size=”16px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” modal_width=”100%” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n\n
Your clinician may ask you to contact them when you want to talk about your care plan again or if your symptoms change. Your clinician might also ask you to make an appointment to see them after a certain time. Make sure you understand who\u2019ll make the next appointment and what\u2019s a reasonable time to wait given how active your osteoarthritis disease is at the time you made your care plan.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n