Chronic disease

National service improvement framework for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis

This publication identifies aspects of care where Australia might most usefully invest to reduce the impact of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis.

Summary:

PDF printable version of National service improvement framework for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis: summary (PDF 76 KB)



Framework:

PDF printable version of National service improvement framework for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis (PDF 602 KB large file)

The same publication in smaller sections:

Cover pages (PDF 58 KB) - includes cover page, copyright and contents
Preface: national service improvement frameworks (PDF 93 KB)
1. Reduce the risk of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis (PDF 92 KB)
2. Find osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis early (PDF 71 KB)
3. Have the best care and support during the early stage of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis (PDF 105 KB)
4. Have the best care and support during acute episodes of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis (PDF 63 KB)
5. Have the best care and support for the long term management of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis (PDF 123 KB)
6. Have the best care and support in the advanced stages of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis (PDF 103 KB)
Acknowledgements; Glossary (PDF 44 KB)
Appendices: Critical intervention points for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis services; Opportunities for improvement (PDF 44 KB)
References (PDF 104 KB)

If you are having difficulty downloading the PDF document, please email chronicdisease@health.gov.au and we will arrange for a copy to be sent to you.



Page last reviewed: 15 September 2009




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