Leading Better Value Care

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Osteoarthritis Chronic Care Program

One Team

The WSLHD Osteoarthritis Chronic Care Program (OACCP) aims to improve access to effective conservative interventions for people living with hip and knee osteoarthritis. Our multidisciplinary program implements high quality evidence-based interventions including exercise, weight-loss and education to improve patient outcomes, prevent avoidable joint arthroplasty and advocate for best patient care.

Rheumatologist Team Lead

Coordinator

Physiotherapist

Dietician

Administration Assistant

Achievements

Challenges • Group exercise classes and hydrotherapy pool closures during COVID-19 lockdowns • Developing a new telehealth

Goals 2023-2025 • OACCP launch Blacktown & Mount Druitt Hospital (BMDH) to improve service access and wait times • Analysis 1-year post OACCP discharge • Post-op comparison between individuals who engaged in OACCP versus standard care

• 29% self-removed • 9% surgery cases escalated • Decreased BMI • Improved mobility scores

based model of care to continue service delivery for patients with online access and capabilities

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Western Sydney Local Health District