Expectations of an Online-Self-Management Program for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Su-Hui Chen, Kuang-Hui Yu, Yi-Hui Lee and Jung-Hua Shao

Clinical Nursing Research, 2022, vol. 31, issue 6, 1023-1032

Abstract: This qualitative descriptive study aimed to explore expectations of patients and healthcare experts for an online self-management program for rheumatoid arthritis. Participants were recruited from rheumatology clinics, medical centers, and universities in Taiwan. Individual face-to-face, semi-structured interviews were conducted with patients ( n  = 16) and healthcare experts ( n  = 7). Content analysis of the interview data resulted in five subthemes for expectations of an online self-management program: information about how the disease trajectory would impact future health status, availability of opportunities for self-monitoring, opportunities to interact with fellow patients and healthcare providers, simplicity and ease-of-use of the program, and methods to facilitate patient-motivation. These subthemes formulated two overarching themes: content and format. An online self-management program for patients with rheumatoid arthritis should provide evidence-based information about disease variables and behaviors aligned with the specific needs of the individual and adopt strategies that encourage and increase motivation and confidence.

Keywords: online program; rheumatoid arthritis; self-management; qualitative study (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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DOI: 10.1177/10547738211041692

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