Obstacles to action in arthritis: a community case-control study.

Objective: Despite the benefits of physical activity, people with arthritis are less active than the general population. The aim of this study was to determine the motivators and obstacles to physical activity for adults with arthritis.

Methods: Participants were identified from the Obstacles to Action Study, a community based study of 8163 adults, which explored barriers and motivators to physical activity.

Factors associated with recurrent hospital admissions for gout: a case-control study.

Objective: Although gout has recognized prevention and treatment options, some patients have recurrent unplanned hospital admissions with gout flares. The aim of this study was to identify factors associated with recurrent hospital admissions with gout.

Methods: A 1:1 case-control study was designed; cases were patients with 2 or more gout-related hospital admissions during any 12-month period between 2002 and 2007 (n = 48).