Health Condition 1: M00-M99- Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Counselling intervention in patient care: Group 2: patients with Rheumatoid arthritis admitted in General medicine wards and Orthopedic wards of KH Manipal above 18years of age irrespec
Sponsors
NIL
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients with confirmed diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis according to 2010 ACR/EULAR Classification criteria for rheumatoid arthritis admitted ion general medicine and orthopedic wards of Kasturba Hospital, Manipal. Patients above 18 years of age irrespective of gender. Patients willing to participate in the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients whose diagnosis is not confirmed Patients whop have hepatic and renal impairment Pregnant and Lactating women HIV or Immuno-compromised patients at an unacceptable risk
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To assess whether the counselling techniques improved patients understanding of their diseaseTimepoint: Data will be collected for 12 months which will be followed by organizing and analysis of data collected for 2 months and then 1 month will be used to prepare a report | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To determine whether digital media is a useful adjunct to patient careTimepoint: Data will be collected for 12 months which will be followed by organizing and analysis of data collected for 2 months and then 1 month will be used to prepare a report | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactSHABNAM AMERALI
MANIPAL COLLEGE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
Outcome results
None listed