Table 2 Access to health services for the study participants (N = 618)
Indicator | Numerator/denominator | Access rate (%) |
|---|---|---|
Access rate; mean (SD) | 54.2 (SD14.1) | |
Nonpharmacological access rate | ||
 Holistic assessment | 353/618 | 57.0 |
 Weight control | 262/328 | 79.9 |
 Exercise advice | 260/618 | 42.1 |
 Health education | 252/618 | 40.8 |
 Assistive devices | 45/284 | 15.9 |
Pharmacological access rate | ||
 Adequate acetaminophen use | 331/618 | 53.6 |
 NSAIDs and COX-2 as adjuvant analgesic drugs | 223/618 | 37.7 |
 NSAIDs and/or other types of analgesics | 618/618 | 100 |
 NSAIDs plus PPI | 215/335 | 64.2 |
 NSAID use with appropriate risk assessment | 182/335 | 54.9 |
All applicable indicators before referral for TKR | 112/284 | 39.4 |