Abstract Objective. The observational RAPSODIA (RA, PsA and spondylitis including AS)
study was planned to assess, in patients with RA, AS and PsA, their involvement in medical …

The aim of this study was to determine the effects of psychological interventions (eg
cognitive restructuring, relaxation) on physiological and psychological health in …

Background and aim: Living with a chronic illness, such as arthritis, creates many
psychosocial stressors, which can be difficult to cope with. Exploring the interactions which …

This longitudinal study examined the extent to which illness representations and disease
indicators predict physical and psychological outcomes in patients with rheumatoid arthritis …

Objective The aim of this study was to investigate whether a new cognitive–behavioral self‐
help program with minimal coaching could improve psychological well‐being (depression …

Systematic reviews of education for arthritis patients have emphasized behavioural
approaches are effective in facilitating behaviour change and improving psychological and …

Background People with chronic diseases have contact with several different professionals
across hospital wards, municipality services and general practice and often experience lack …

Objective. To conduct a proof-of-concept randomized trial of an Internal Family Systems
(IFS) psychotherapeutic intervention on rheumatoid arthritis (RA) disease activity and …

Background Today, patients are expected to take an active role in the form of self-
management. Given the burden of a rheumatic disorder, the patients cannot be expected to …

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 …