Authors
Elena Nikiphorou, Eduardo José Ferreira Santos, Andrea Marques, Peter Böhm, Johannes WJ Bijlsma, Claire Immediato Daien, Bente Appel Esbensen, Ricardo JO Ferreira, George E Fragoulis, Pat Holmes, Hayley McBain, George S Metsios, Rikke Helene Moe, Tanja A Stamm, Annette de Thurah, Condruta Zabalan, Loreto Carmona, Ailsa Bosworth
Publication date
2021/10/1
Journal
Annals of the rheumatic diseases
Volume
80
Issue
10
Pages
1278-1285
Publisher
BMJ Publishing Group Ltd
Description
Background
An important but often insufficient aspect of care in people with inflammatory arthritis (IA) is empowering patients to acquire a good understanding of their disease and building their ability to deal effectively with the practical, physical and psychological impacts of it. Self-management skills can be helpful in this regard.
Objectives
To develop recommendations for the implementation of self-management strategies in IA.
Methods
A multidisciplinary taskforce of 18 members from 11 European countries was convened. A systematic review and other supportive information (survey of healthcare professionals (HCPs) and patient organisations) were used to formulate the recommendations.
Results
Three overarching principles and nine recommendations were formulated. These focused on empowering patients to become active partners of the team and to take a more proactive role. The importance of patient …
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