Biopsychosocial Determinants, Diet Quality, Gastrointestinal Health, and Disease Activity in Adults With Rheumatoid Arthritis: Cross-Sectional Descriptive Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) causes pain, fatigue, joint deformity, disability, and an increased risk for serious sequelae, often despite treatment, in 1.3 million Americans. RA is affected by numerous biopsychosocial determinants, which greatly complicate treatment, including altered efficacy.

Objective

The purpose of this study is to examine associations between individual biopsychosocial determinants, diet quality, gastrointestinal (GI) health, and disease activity in adults with RA.

Methods

This cross-sectional, descriptive study has been approved by the Northern Arizona University Internal Review Board (# 2111208-12). We will include 96 adults with RA recruited from across Arizona using social media and community events (through the Arthritis Foundation)

SUBMITTER: McGarrity-Yoder M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12828320 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature