The impact of COVID-19 on clinical care, self-management and mental health of patients with inflammatory arthritis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) lockdown and ongoing restrictions in the UK affected access to clinical care, self-management and mental health for many patients with inflammatory arthritis. The aim of this study was to determine the impact of lockdown on inflammatory arthritis clinical care, self-management, disease outcomes and mental health.

Methods

In total, 338 people with inflammatory arthritis participated in a prospective study, completing a series of online questionnaires. The questionnaires assessed demographics, inflammatory arthritis condition and management, clinical care, quality of life and mental health. Visual analogue scales (VASs) were completed at each assessment. Linear regression, controlling for confounders, was conducted to determin

SUBMITTER: Sweeney M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8690299 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature