Experiences With Complementary and Integrative Health Among People With Rheumatoid Arthritis and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Qualitative Study
Authors' conclusion
Patients with RA and SLE are highly interested in using LM and CIH to manage their conditions, but many are unsure which adjunctive treatment approaches are safe and effective.
Study context
- Population
- English- and Spanish-speaking patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)5 focus groups
- Participants
- 39 participants
- Outcome
- Experiences with and barriers to using LM and CIH
Methodological detailsfocus groups, semistructured interview guide
- Focus groups
- Semistructured interview guide
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
- Lifestyle medicine (LM) and complementary and integrative health (CIH) modalities used to manage disease, mentions
- 130
Original publication
Experiences With Complementary and Integrative Health Among People With Rheumatoid Arthritis and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Qualitative Study. J Rheumatol. Published 1 May 2025. doi:10. 3899/ jrheum. 2024-1218
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