Belonging, happiness, freedom and empowerment-a qualitative study of patients' understanding of health in early rheumatoid arthritis.
Ellen LandgrenElisabeth MogardAnn BremanderElisabet LindqvistMaria NylanderIngrid LarssonPublished in: BMC rheumatology (2024)
This study revealed that patients' perception of health in early RA encompasses various facets, including a sense of belonging, happiness, freedom, and empowerment. It highlighted that health is multifaceted and personal, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging this diversity in providing person-centred care. The findings can guide healthcare professionals to deepen patients' participation in treatment goals, which may lead to better treatment adherence and health outcomes.
Keyphrases
- healthcare
- rheumatoid arthritis
- end stage renal disease
- public health
- newly diagnosed
- mental health
- ejection fraction
- chronic kidney disease
- health information
- physical activity
- palliative care
- disease activity
- type diabetes
- systemic lupus erythematosus
- single cell
- chronic pain
- ankylosing spondylitis
- climate change
- combination therapy
- weight loss
- replacement therapy
- skeletal muscle
- global health