The Effects of a Pilot Intervention for Community-Dwelling Adults with Rheumatoid Arthritis in Wuhan, China

Frontiers in Public Health

Wenfang Deng¹ 

关键词: rheumatoid arthritis;    knowledge;    self-efficacy;    health-related quality of life;    Chinese adults;    China;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fpubh.2013.00043

学科分类：卫生学

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

This study examined the effects of a pilot educational intervention program on knowledge, perceived self-efficacy, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of community-dwelling adults with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). A convenience sample of 16 participants with RA completed the program in Wuhan, China. Data were collected in face-to-face interviews using questionnaires at baseline, post-test, and 1 month follow-up. Knowledge scores were significantly increased over time. Significant differences were found in pain self-efficacy, symptoms self-efficacy, bodily pain, social functioning, and role emotional functions. Community health providers should provide educational programs to improve HRQoL for adults with RA.

【 授权许可】

CC BY