Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on People Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Experiences and Preferences in Accessing Healthcare Across Five Countries.
Alain SarauxLicia Maria Henrique da MotaSanjay DixitAllan GibofskyTsukasa MatsubaraAmy MulveyCheryl KoehnMahta MortezaviMichelle SegoviaMeriem KessouriPublished in: Rheumatology and therapy (2024)
This survey suggests that the COVID-19 pandemic did negatively impact some aspects of disease management for people living with RA but had positive impacts on the utilization of virtual care. Although participants generally preferred in-person appointments, these results position virtual care as an appropriate means for routine follow-ups.