Perspectives of Patients With Rheumatic Diseases in the Early Phase of COVID-19.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To determine health perceptions of patients with rheumatic diseases in the early phase of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

Methods

Rheumatology patients at a single center received via text message the Australian Rheumatology Association COVID-19 information sheet and an invitation to participate in a deidentified survey. Patient concerns regarding risks conferred by their rheumatologic disease or medications, impact of receiving the information sheet on the likelihood of staying on medication, and acceptance of telehealth were ascertained.

Results

A total of 2,630 patients received the text message, and the survey response rate was 21% (n = 550). The mean ± SD age of the participants was 52 ± 15.2 years, and 75.3% were female. Participants'

SUBMITTER: Antony A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7300883 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature