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Reference Documents

• Arthritis: At A Glance
• Reach Reporting Requirements and Forms (PDF–72K)
• Arthritis Foundation Life Improvement Series Partnerships: A Step-by-Step Guide*
• DP08-806 FOA (Word–260K)
• BRFSS Questions
• Public Health Framework
• Framework Logic Model
• Healthy People 2010
• National Arthritis Action Plan (NAAP): A Public Health Strategy* (PDF–370K)

Historical Documents

• Arthritis Special Emphasis Panel (Word–51K)
• Executive Summary of the Comprehensive Site Visit Report (PDF–49K)
• Impact Project Report* (PDF–1.7 MB)
• 2007 Arthritis Grantees Meeting Presentations*
• Program Announcement 03022* (PDF–250K)
   

Public Health Framework

A Public Health Framework for CDC-State Arthritis Prevention Programs

• Target Population: Persons affected by arthritis.
• Arthritis: Diagnosed arthritis, symptoms of arthritis or chronic joint symptom.
• Overall Program Goal: Increase quality of life among persons with arthritis.

Immediate Effects:

Increase:

• Awareness of the signs, symptoms, and management options of/for arthritis.
• Awareness of the need for early diagnosis and appropriate management.
• Inclusion of self management as part of routine medical care for arthritis.
• Participation in self management programs among persons with arthritis.

Short Term Goals:

• Increase early diagnosis and appropriate management.
• Improve/increase self management attitudes and behaviors among persons with arthritis.

Long Term Goals:

• Decrease pain and disability among persons with arthritis.
• Improve physical, psychosocial and work function among persons with arthritis.
   

Framework Logic Model

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