Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, systemic, inflammatory joint disease that affects all
aspects of life. Rheumatology care strives to achieve optimal health based on person …

Objective Most research on patient experiences of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) care is
performed with patients who have established RA and less often with patients with early RA …

Background: Data on patients' experience can identify strengths and weaknesses with given
care, why a person-centred care will improve health care quality. In rheumatology care, most …

Review of the evidence on patient-centred care (PCC) in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) shows
that involving the patient as an individual–with unique needs, concerns and preferences …

Aim: The overall aim of this thesis was to explore and describe patients' and healthcare
providers' experiences of the causes, management and interaction in the care of rheumatoid …

Background Person‐centred care (PCC) is considered a key component of effective illness
management and high‐quality care. However, the PCC concept is underdeveloped in …

Background: Health care is shifting toward a person-centered care (PCC) approach. For
implementation of PCC, there may be a special role for nurse practitioners (NPs). Purpose …

Background: Recently, there has been a paradigm shift from a paternalistic doctor-patient
relationship towards more holistic, patient-centred care aimed at promoting patient …

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 …

Background Recently, there has been a paradigm shift from a paternalistic doctor-patient
relationship towards more holistic, patient-centred care aimed at promoting patient …