Barriers and Facilitators in the Implementation of Digital, Blended, and Analog Evidence-Based Osteoarthritis Care: International Qualitative Expert Interview Study

Background

Evidence-based nonsurgical osteoarthritis (OA) care programs improve patient outcomes and may reduce the burden of disease. Despite their demonstrated effectiveness, their implementation into routine health care remains limited across health care systems. Understanding factors that facilitate or hinder implementation is essential to support broader adoption and long-term sustainability worldwide.