OBJECTIVE: As with other chronic physical illness, rates of depressive disorder are high in
rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The aim of the current study was to identify distinct trajectories of …

Objectives: The diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) brings rapid pharmacological and
multidisciplinary team interventions to address inflammatory processes and symptom …

Purpose: To investigate explanations of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) from young women's
perceptions of the illness experience and providers' understanding of the disease. Design …

Self-management of chronic illness extends beyond managing disease to managing the
impact of symptoms on everything we do (our occupations) and daily life. Selfmanagement …

Although much neglected, the importance of cultural aspects of rehabilitation in rheumatic
diseases is being increasingly recognized and understood. Issues that have been identified …

BACKGROUND Qualitative research aims at understanding the meanings attributed to
events by human beings. Such meanings are always embedded in the unique context and …

The aim of this study was to explore the experience of Spanish people living with
rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and the support these people received from health professionals …

Background Arthritis, regardless of cause, has significant physical, social and psychological
impacts on patients. We aimed to identify the non-healthcare needs perceived by patients …

Multiple chronic conditions (MCC s) pose a major and growing burden on the individuals'
health. The ways in which people cope with their stresses related to their chronic conditions …

Objectives: The aim of this study was to explore the meaning of 'feeling well'for people with
rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Methods: In-depth interviews were conducted with 23 RA patients …