Understanding how patient and general practitioner beliefs and attitudes influence the provision of appropriate care for Australians with osteoarthritis /
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2016
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Basedow, Martin,
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a disabling and costly condition with an escalating prevalence in Australia due to the ageing and increasing obesity of the population. Yet there is growing evidence that Australians with OA are not receiving healthcare that is appropriate. The beliefs and attitudes of healthcare providers and patients are key factors contributing to the gap between the healthcare that patients are receiving and the level and type of care that their medical condition warrants. Despite this, these constructs have largely been ignored as a research topic. The overall aim of this thesis was to contribute to the body of knowledge by investigating how the beliefs and attitudes of patients and general practitioners (GPs) – the main healthcare providers for OA patients, have influenced the provision of appropriate OA care.
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University of South Australia. School of Psychology, Social Work and Social Policy.
School of Psychology, Social Work and Social Policy.
School of Psychology, Social Work and Social Policy.
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Thesis (PhD(Psychology)--University of South Australia, 2016.
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Copyright 2016 Martin Basedow.
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1 ethesis (xvii, 195 pages) :
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 175-195)
illustrations.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 175-195)
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