Reference Documents

• Reach Reporting Requirements and Forms [PDF–38K]
• Arthritis Foundation Life Improvement Series Partnerships: A Step-by-Step Guide
• DP08-806 FOA [DOC–260K]
• BRFSS Questions
• Public Health Framework Logic Model
• Healthy People 2010
• National Arthritis Action Plan (NAAP): A Public Health Strategy
• CDC Healthy Communities Media Access Guide [PDF–1.5MB]

Historical Documents

• Arthritis Special Emphasis Panel [DOC–51K]
• Executive Summary of the Comprehensive Site Visit Report [PDF–39K]
• Impact Project Report [PDF–1.7 MB]
• 2008 Arthritis Grantee Meeting Presentations
• 2007 Arthritis Grantees Meeting Presentations
• Program Announcement 03022 [PDF–1MB]
   

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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