Application of self-management program in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
10.7619/jcmp.201806016
- VernacularTitle:类风湿关节炎患者自我管理模式应用效果
- Author:
Guoxia HE
1
;
Wenfeng TAN
;
Lanlan ZHOU
;
Xiaoqian ZHU
;
Yu DING
Author Information
1. 南京医科大学第一附属医院 风湿免疫科
- Keywords:
self-management;
rheumatoid arthritis;
health conditions;
joint swelling and pain;
joint pain
- From:
Journal of Clinical Medicine in Practice
2018;22(6):54-56
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the effect of self-management program in patients with rheumatoid arthritis(RA).Methods Self-management of RA patients was performed using a chronic disease self-management program (CDSMP).The health status,overall function,disease activity index,joint swelling and tenderness,joint pain score were analyzed at 12 and 24 weeks.Results At 12 and 24 weeks,health status,overall function,disease activity index,joint swelling and tenderness,joint pain score showed significant differences in two groups.Conclusion Self-management program may reduce complications,restore joint functions and improve social interactions,and improve quality of life.