Inequity in exercise-based interventions for adults with rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This systematic review describes the extent to which PROGRESS-Plus equity factors were considered in the eligibility criteria of trials of exercise interventions for adults with RA.

Methods

Electronic databases were searched for published (Cinahl, Embase, Medline, Physiotherapy Evidence Database), unpublished (Opengrey) and registered ongoing (International Standard Randomized Controlled Trial Number registry) randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of exercise interventions for adults with RA. Two authors independently performed study selection and quality assessment (Cochrane risk of bias tool).

Results

A total of 9696 records were identified. After screening, 50 trials were included. All trials had either some concerns or high risk of bias and reported at le

SUBMITTER: Jenkins N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9880983 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature