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Feasibility and Acceptability of a Self-Management Program for Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis.
- Source :
- Orthopaedic Nursing; Jul/Aug2020, Vol. 39 Issue 4, p238-247, 10p
- Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- BACKGROUND: Joint activity and protection are key components in the management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Despite a shift from care in health settings to empowering patients to play an active role in the day-to-day management of their own chronic conditions, there is little evidence on RA self-management, especially for Chinese patients. PURPOSE: This pilot study sought to determine the feasibility and acceptability of a self-management program for patients with RA in Taiwan. METHODS: Participants were recruited at a medical center in northern Taiwan. The intervention group participated in a 6-week self-management program; the control group received standard rheumatology care. Both groups underwent baseline assessments before the intervention and at 12 weeks. RESULTS: A total of 32 participants were recruited: 15 in the intervention group and 17 in the control group. Patients in the intervention group found the self-management protocol beneficial to their joint protection and activity behaviors and reported higher motivation to perform RA self-management. The posttest score for joint protection and activity self-management behavior were significantly greater for the intervention group than for the control group (p = .02). CONCLUSIONS: Participants in the intervention group were highly satisfied with home visits (which included peer story-telling and goal setting) and telephone calls to support their daily home-based joint protection and self-management activities (which included self-monitoring and self-evaluation). To mitigate the fear of scammers, researchers should begin by building a trust relationship with participants. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 07446020
- Volume :
- 39
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Orthopaedic Nursing
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 145389064
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1097/NOR.0000000000000676