Rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: In the intervention group, self-care guidelines will be delivered through a self-care mobile application installed on the participants' smartphones. Intervention 2: The control group w
Sponsors
Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 70 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Definite diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis based on confirmation by a rheumatologist Willingness to participate in the study At least six months have passed since the diagnosis Having a smartphone Ability to perform daily activities and take care of yourself Ability to read and write in Persian
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Presence of chronic or acute illnesses that may affect the ability to perform self-care Presence of mental or cognitive disorders that limit the ability to understand or follow educational instructions Inability to use mobile applications
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Self-care behavior. Timepoint: One month after installing the self-care app. Method of measurement: To measure self-care behavior, the standard self-care questionnaire for patients with rheumatoid arthritis is used. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactAlireza Khatony
Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed