The effect of peer group on mental well-being, fatigue, and self-efficacy of patients with rheumatoid arthritis

Comparing the effects of peer group presence and absence on psychological well-being, fatigue, and self-efficacy among rheumatoid arthritis patients

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20140519017756N49

Enrollment

Registered

2023-10-14

Start date

2023-11-22

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2023-11-13

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Conditions

rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Peer support sessions for the intervention group will take place online for approximately 1.5 hours per week for six weeks. Peer group support will be presented in

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 70 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age between 18 and 70 years A definitive diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis Willingness for participation Ability to read and write Non-dependence on drugs

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Individuals who have previously received peer group intervention.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Psychological well-being. Timepoint: Before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: Ryff’s scale of psychological well-being- short form.;Fatigue. Timepoint: Before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: Fatigue Severity Scale.;Self-efficacy. Timepoint: Before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: Arthritis self-efficacy scale.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMaryam Davoodifard

Birjand University of Medical Sciences

marydavoodi786@gmail.com+98 56 3253 1761

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026