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Table 4 Barriers to arthritis management (n = 73)

From: A single group follow-up study of non-surgical patients seen by physiotherapists working in expanded roles in orthopaedic departments: recall of recommendations, change in exercise and self-efficacy

Barriers

Number/percent

Not enough time

27 (37.0)

Costs of services or equipment

18 (24.7)

Other health problems

18 (24.7)

Lack of availability of services

9 (12.3)

Difficulty remembering what to do

8 (11.0)

Transportation

7 (9.6)