Post-traumatic stress disorder in patients with rheumatic disease during the COVID-19 outbreak: a cross-sectional case-control study in China.

Xin WuXuqiang GengZhilei ShangZhen WangHongjuan LuHaiying MaWeizhi LiuHuji Xu

Published in: BMJ open (2022)

During the COVID-19 outbreak, patients with RD presented a higher prevalence and severity of PTSD and showed more sleep disturbances. Our findings confirm the importance of psychological assessment and mental healthcare out of regular clinical care for patients with RD during the pandemic.

Keyphrases

healthcare
sars cov
sleep quality
coronavirus disease
social support
rheumatoid arthritis
palliative care
risk factors
mental health
physical activity
posttraumatic stress disorder
depressive symptoms
health information
social media
patient reported