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The reliability and validity of the WOMAC total score and subscales have been confirmed [ 35], and this scale has been widely used in trials of behavioral interventions for patients with knee OA, confirming its sensitivity to change for these interventions.
Second, although there have been many studies of patient-based behavioral interventions for hip and knee OA, to our knowledge this is the first to combine comprehensive physical activity, weight management, and cognitive behavioral pain management interventions into a telephone-based program for patients with OA.
Dr. Bock's primary focus is the development of behavioral interventions for health behavior change in Emergency Medicine settings.
Although standard behavioral interventions for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are effective therapies for social deficits, they face criticism for being time-intensive and overdependent on specialists.
Behavioral interventions for weight loss have been less effective in lower income and black women.
Jeffery RW, Wing RR, Thorson C, Burton LR, Raether C, Harvey J, Mullen M. Strengthening behavioral interventions for weight loss: a randomized trial of food provision and monetary incentives.
