Discussions of lifestyle habits as an integral part of care management: a cross-sectional cohort study in patients with established rheumatoid arthritis in Sweden.
Karina MalmStefan BergmanAnn BremanderIngrid LarssonMaria L E Anderssonnull nullPublished in: Rheumatology advances in practice (2019)
Discussions about lifestyle were recalled by half of the patients with established RA. There is a need for improvement, because lifestyle habits may affect the long-term outcome in a chronic disease, such as RA. Patient education concerning lifestyle habits should be an integral part of care management and an interactive process.