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National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Division of Adult and Community Health
Health Care and Aging Studies Branch
Arthritis Program
Mailstop K-51
4770 Buford Highway NE
Atlanta, GA 30341-3724
Phone: 770.488.5464
Fax: 770.488.5964
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State Programs
Program Descriptions
Oregon
Oregon Arthritis Program
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State Burden
Arthritis affects about 27% of adult Oregonians (about 721,000
people) in 2003. Older adults are more commonly affected by arthritis,
but nearly 64% of Oregonians with diagnosed arthritis are under the age
of 65. Although arthritis affects both sexes, women are more likely to
have this condition than men. Among females, 31% have arthritis,
compared to 23% of the male population. People with arthritis are more
likely to be physically inactive than those without arthritis (17%
versus 11%). In addition, 29% of adults with arthritis are obese,
whereas among adults without arthritis, only 17% are obese. Those living
with arthritis report a decreased quality of life. About 40% of those
with doctor diagnosed arthritis report limiting their usual activities
because of the condition, while 32% report that their work productivity
is decreased by arthritis. Oregonians with arthritis are also more
likely to report poorer health
status (26%) compared to those without arthritis (11%).
Arthritis Coalition
The Arthritis Coalition in Oregon is a group of individuals
representing a variety of organizations that carry out the public health
message and work to increase both educational resources and community
based programs statewide. The Coalition is made up of physicians, health
care systems, senior organizations, community leaders, Foundation
representatives, Physical and Occupational therapists, volunteers, and
people with arthritis. The Coalition is committed to building and
expanding the Living Well With Chronic Conditions (Stanford’s CDSMP)
program and the Arthritis Foundation evidence-based intervention
programs throughout Oregon.
Key Partners
- Arthritis Foundation, Pacific Northwest Chapter
- Psoriasis Foundation
- Senior and People with Disabilities
- Office of Rural Health
- NW Parish Nurse Ministries
- Oregon’ Primary Care Association
Intervention and Partnership Highlights
- There are currently 51 ongoing Arthritis Foundation Exercise
Program classes statewide, and from 2005–2006, 59 new leaders have
been trained through the partnership with the Arthritis Foundation,
Pacific Northwest Chapter.
- There were 16 Chronic Disease Self-Management (CDSMP) classes taught
over the past six months. In Oregon the CDSMP is called “Living Well
With Chronic Conditions." In partnership with internal chronic disease
programs and Seniors & People with Disabilities, Living Well classes are
supported by; a Living Well with Chronic Conditions website, a listserv
for all master trainers and leaders in Oregon, and trainers for new
leaders are being held around the state.
- The Oregon Action Plan was completed in January 2006, and printed
with the support of the Psoriasis Foundation.
- The Office of Rural Health is a key partner to assess the needs of
rural sites where interventions can be successfully supported. Three of
those sites (Hood River, Seaside, Lincoln City) have had successful
leader trainings for the Arthritis Foundation Exercise and Aquatic
programs.
Program Documents
Contact Information
Audrey Sienkiewicz
Arthritis Program
Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention
800 NE Oregon Street
Portland, OR 97232
Telephone: (503) 872-6707
Fax: (503) 731-4082
E-mail:
Audrey.sienkiewicz@state.or.us
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