Personalised care packages for people with rheumatoid arthritis: a mixed-methods study
An erratum to this article was published (RMD Open, 18 Jan 2024 ↗)
Authors' conclusion
Two care pathways, with three tailored care packages, were identified, with potential to improve management of people with RA.
Study context
- Population
- People with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and healthcare professionals (HCPs) treating them
- Participants
- 41 survey responses
- Outcome
- Care pathways and care packages for people with RA
Methodological detailsexploratory sequential design, consensus workshops, online survey
- Exploratory sequential design
- Consensus workshops
- Online survey
Recommendations
As reported in the abstract
Survey respondents agreeing people with RA need a consistent 'early care package' at diagnosis
82.9%
Survey respondents approving additional care packages tailored to clinical, psychological and social needs at different disease stages
85.4%
Original publication
Personalised care packages for people with rheumatoid arthritis: a mixed-methods study. RMD Open. Published 8 January 2024. doi:10. 1136/ rmdopen-2023-003483
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