Hip Health Information Project (HHIP)
Principal Investigator
Bill MillerOverview
Body Locations and Systems
OsteoarthritisStatus
Closed for RecruitmentStudy Start/End
Jan 22, 2016 to Feb 1, 2019Locations
Diamond Health Care Centre, GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre, Mary Pack Arthritis Centre, Richmond Health Services, UBC Hospital, Vancouver General Hospital
Name/Title
Ally Malinowski, Research Coordinator Phone
604-734-1313 ext 6292Email Address
ally.malinowski@ubc.caPurpose of Study
The Hip Health Information Project (HHIP) is a study investigating the experiences and perceptions of pre-surgical education to prepare patients with osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip for hip replacement surgery. The purpose of this study is to explore, through focus groups, the barriers and opportunities that exist for improving education programs for OA hip patients.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Adults (age 45+) with osteoarthritis of the hip
- Must speak and understand spoken and written English
- Must be the participant's first weight bearing joint replacement surgery and experience with prehabilitation educational programming
- Participants will be excluded from participating, if they have inflammatory OA
Exclusion Criteria:
- Participants with inflammatory OA
- Participants with a previous weight bearing knee replacement surgery
Disclaimer
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