Equitable treatment of severe osteoarthritis in Australia: A population-based assessment of burden and barriers.

严重的髋关节和膝骨性关节炎是澳大利亚日益严重的公共卫生问题，关节置换手术的需求不断上升反映了这一点。然而，虽然严重的骨关节炎很常见，但人们对这种情况如何影响一个人的生活质量和维持他们的生活方式的能力知之甚少。该项目将调查严重的骨关节炎对澳大利亚人生活的影响，以及患有这种疾病的人是否有公平和及时的机会接受关节置换。

Severe hip and knee osteoarthritis is a growing public health problem for Australia, as reflected in the rising demand for joint replacement surgery. However, while severe osteoarthritis is common, how the condition affects a person’s quality of life and ability to maintain their lifestyle is poorly understood. This project will investigate the impact of severe osteoarthritis on the lives of Australians and whether people with the condition have fair and timely access to joint replacement.