Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) Musculoskeletal Diseases Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
Conditions
Interventions
1. Treatment group:
Four x 1 h individual appointments, 2 h education programme, two x 1 h review appointments at 6 and 12 months. Individual assessment: Activities of daily living assessment and rel
hand assessment plus training in joint protection, hand exercises and splint provision as necessary
relevant advice on work, leisure, information about RA and its management, foot care, upper and lower limb exercises, posture advice. Psychosocial support.
2. Control group:
Usual rheumatology out-p
Sponsors
Arthritis Research Campaign (ARC) (UK)
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis by a Consultant Rheumatologist within last 2.5 years 2. Willing to attend for regular appointments 3. Stable on medical treatment or about to enter the agreed North Thames Rheumatology Audit Group treatment protocol
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
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| Not provided at time of registration | — |
Secondary
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| Not provided at time of registration | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed