#HaveYourSay - Share your Arthritis experience Question Title * 1. How old were you when you were diagnosed with arthritis? Question Title * 2. When first told of your diagnosis, what information were you given? General information about the condition How to self-manage / self-care Medication Exercising with arthritis Support Groups Natural remedies and supplements No information given Other (please specify) Question Title * 3. Did you find this information useful and can you explain why / why not? Question Title * 4. How well did you understand the information given to you? Very well Quite well Not very well Not at all How could this have been improved for you? Question Title * 5. What other information would you have liked to receive? Question Title * 6. How were you given information about your arthritis condition? Verbally Written Signposted to information on website None given Other (please specify) Question Title * 7. Was this the best way for you to receive information? Yes, I was satisfied. No, I would have preferred: Question Title * 8. When discussing your treatment, what options were you given? No options given Drugs Supplements Surgery Physical exercise Hydrotherapy Occupational therapy Aids and adaptations for the home Support groups Other (please specify) Question Title * 9. Were you satisfied with the options you were given? Yes No; Why not? Question Title * 10. Did you feel involved in your treatment plan? Most definitely To an extent Not really Not at all How could this have been improved for you? Question Title * 11. Have you been satisfied with the care and support you have received? Most definitely To an extent Not really Not at all Can you explain why? Question Title * 12. In comparison to when you were first diagnosed, do you now feel: (tick those that apply) Better supported to live with arthritis? More in control of your arthritis? More informed about arthritis? None of the above Question Title * 13. Since your diagnosis, have you tried anything that has particularly helped you to feel better supported, more in control and/or more informed? Haven't tried anything Nothing has helped Further research on self-help Anti-inflammatory diet and healthy eating Exercise Losing weight Natural remedies and supplements Massages Heat and cold therapies Support group (please mention in comment box) Other (please mention in comment box) Comments: Question Title * 14. If you can, please list 3 things that work well for you in your care and treatment that you would recommend to others living with arthritis? 1. 2. 3. Question Title * 15. If you could change one thing about your care and support what would it be and why?(e.g. shorter waiting times, alternative treatments, regular check ups, support groups, etc.) Thank you for taking the time to complete our questionnaire today. Please answer as many of these questions as you can - this will help us better understand how people's experiences, requirements and preferences may differ depending on their personal characteristics. Question Title * 16. Gender: Question Title * 17. Age: Under 18 18-34 35-50 51-54 55-60 61-64 65-69 70+ Question Title * 18. Ethnicity: Question Title * 19. Do you have a disability or any additional long-term health conditions? No Yes Thank you! Done