Utilization of Rehabilitation Services Among People With Common Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases: A Systematic Review
Authors' conclusion
There was heterogeneity across studies underscoring wide variability in the use of rehabilitation services.
Study context
- Population
- People with common autoimmune rheumatic diseases (ARDs); studies published through December 2023 reporting rehabilitation utilization (PubMed, CINAHL)studies analysed
- Participants
- 86 people
- Outcome
- Rehabilitation utilization (percentage utilization and/or number of visits)
Methodological detailsStudies published 1991–2023, data from 22 countries, 11,591 records identified; 113 studies met inclusion criteria
- Studies published 1991–2023, data from 22 countries
- 11,591 records identified; 113 studies met inclusion criteria
Pooled result
As reported in the abstract
Rehabilitation utilization
Percentage utilization rates ranged
0% to 100%
Annual visit counts ranged
1 to 62.1
Further pooled results
Studies reporting utilization by disease
- RA
- 59
- axSpA
- 25
- SSc
- 20
Original publication
Utilization of Rehabilitation Services Among People With Common Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases: A Systematic Review. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). Published 6 February 2026. doi:10.
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