Rheumatoid Arthritis: Psychosocial Aspects

Christina Bode; Erik Taal

doi:10.1016/B978-0-08-097086-8.14122-4

Rheumatoid Arthritis: Psychosocial Aspects

Christina Bode, Erik Taal

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Abstract

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease, which is accompanied by swollen and painful joints, fatigue and limitations in physical functioning. Psychological reactions to disease symptoms and related attitudes and psychological characteristics of patients clearly influence the impact of disease symptoms on psychological distress and well-being, on daily activities and on social participation. In addition to pharmacological treatment of disease activity, regular monitoring of patient-reported symptoms and timely psychological stepped care approaches seem the best way to support and empower patients to successfully adapt to RA and to live a meaningful life with RA

Original language	Undefined
Title of host publication	International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences (Second Edition)
Editors	James D. Wright
Publisher	Elsevier
Pages	655-659
ISBN (Print)	978-0-08-097087-5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-097086-8.14122-4
Publication status	Published - 2015

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Publisher	Elsevier

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IR-95756

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