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Persistent functional and social benefit 5 years after a multidisciplinary arthritis training program.

C Scholten1, T Brodowicz, W Graninger

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine II, University of Vienna Medical School, Austria.

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
|October 20, 1999
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A multidisciplinary training program significantly improved rheumatoid arthritis patient outcomes, including functional status and coping, with sustained benefits observed over five years. This comprehensive education should be standard care.

Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Patient Education
  • Health Psychology

Background:

  • Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) requires comprehensive patient management beyond medication.
  • Multidisciplinary programs can address the complex needs of RA patients.
  • Sustainable benefits of RA patient education programs need further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the long-term, sustainable benefits of a professional, multidisciplinary training program for rheumatoid arthritis patients.
  • To assess the impact of the program on clinical outcomes, functional status, coping mechanisms, and psychological well-being.

Main Methods:

  • A 9-day multidisciplinary training program involving rheumatologists, orthopedists, physical therapists, psychologists, and social workers.
  • Two studies: a 1-year prospective randomized trial and a 5-year non-controlled observation.

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  • Sixty-eight RA patients participated, assessed using validated questionnaires (Stanford HAQ, Freiburg Illness Coping, Beck Depression Inventory).

    • Main Results:

    • Significant and persistent improvements in all assessed parameters were observed in the 1-year controlled trial.
    • Functional status and coping with illness further improved between years 1 and 5.
    • Depression levels returned to baseline by year 5, despite sustained benefits in other areas.

    Conclusions:

    • A professional, multidisciplinary educational approach significantly enhances clinical outcomes for rheumatoid arthritis patients.
    • The observed improvements are sustained over a 5-year period without the need for reinforcement.
    • This comprehensive training program should be integrated into conventional rheumatoid arthritis therapy.