Factors of importance for reducing fatigue in persons with rheumatoid arthritis: a qualitative interview study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Physical activity plays an important role in the treatment of persons with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and is the non-pharmacological intervention with the strongest evidence to reduce fatigue. However, physical activity can be challenging for persons who are fatigued. The aim of this study was to investigate factors of importance for reducing fatigue in persons with RA.

Design

This is a qualitative interview study based on semistructured, indepth individual interviews. Interviews were analysed using qualitative content analysis.

Participants

Participants were 12 people with RA recruited from a previous randomised controlled trial of a person-centred treatment model focusing on health-enhancing physical activity and daily balance to lessen fatigue in persons w

SUBMITTER: Feldthusen C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6549655 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature