Experiences of individuals with rheumatoid arthritis interacting with health care and the use of a digital self-care application: a qualitative interview study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Over the last few decades, there have been significant improvements in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), with the development of new treatments and guidelines for teamwork and patient self-care and access to digital tools. This study aimed to explore the experiences of individuals with RA interacting with healthcare. It also looked at how a self-care application, an educational programme called the 'healthcare encounter', improved patient-doctor communication.

Design

Semistructured interviews were conducted, and qualitative content analysis was performed.

Setting

The potential participants, individuals with established, or under investigation for, RA diagnosis at rheumatology clinics in Sweden, were asked to participate in the study via a digital

SUBMITTER: Viberg Johansson J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10748980 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature