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  • Rheumatology
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Assistive Technology

Background:

  • Assistive technology (AT) is frequently used for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) management.
  • AT encompasses a broad spectrum of devices, from simple to complex.
  • Limited systematic reviews exist on AT effectiveness in RA patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the benefits of AT for adults with RA.
  • To assess AT's impact on functional ability and pain reduction.
  • To identify potential adverse effects of AT use, including psychological distress and physical harm.

Main Methods:

  • Searched multiple databases (CENTRAL, MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, AMED, Web of Science, PEDro, OTseeker) up to October 2008, with an update in January 2009.
  • Included randomized controlled trials, clinical controlled trials, controlled before and after studies, interrupted time series, and comparative observational studies.
  • Two authors independently selected trials, extracted data, and assessed study quality, contacting investigators for missing information.

Main Results:

  • Only one low-quality randomized controlled trial (29 participants) met the inclusion criteria.
  • The trial compared an eye drop device to a standard bottle for RA patients with dry eyes.
  • The eye drop device significantly reduced difficulties in administering eye drops compared to the standard bottle (p<0.001 to p<0.031).

Conclusions:

  • The current evidence base for AT effectiveness in RA is very limited.
  • There is an urgent need for high-quality research on commonly used AT interventions for RA.
  • Further studies are required to establish the benefits and risks of AT for RA patients.