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Control perceptions in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: the impact of the medical consultation

Ryan, S.·2003·Rheumatology
DOI 10.1093/rheumatology/keg049
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OBJECTIVE: To identify factors that patients perceive as influencing control in living with the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). METHOD: A sample of 40 patients with RA were recruited randomly from an out-patient population. The participants of the sample were interviewed in depth by one researcher to identify perceptions of control. They also completed two self-administered questionnaires, the Health Assessment Questionnaire and the Rheumatology Attitude Index. RESULTS: Four major categories were identified that positively influenced perceptions of control in patients living with the consequences of RA. These included: (i) the reduction of physical symptoms; (ii) social support matching perceived need; (iii) the provision of information; and (iv) the medical consultation. Components of the consultation included patient involvement, provision of information, feedback and reassurance, empathy and access to an expert. CONCLUSION: The categories identified can be influenced by health-care professionals in the management of the patient, and if the medical consultation is utilized to its full potential it can play a major role in enabling patients with RA to manage the daily symptoms of their condition.

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  • Many studies have documented the positive effect of provider empathy on patients, which include increased patient satisfaction, adherence, self-efficacy, perceptions of control, less emotional distress, and better outcomes.

    “Many studies have documented the positive effect of provider empathy on patients, which include increased patient satisfaction, adherence, self-efficacy, perceptions of control, less emotional distress, and better outcomes.87–90”

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Authors
Ryan, S.
Corresponding author
Ryan, S.
ORCID
Ryan, S.
Venue
Rheumatology
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Published
2003-01-01
Volume
42
Issue
1
Pages
135-140
ISSN
  • 0263-7103 (ISSN-L)
  • 1460-2172
DOI
10.1093/rheumatology/keg049
OpenAlex
W2123571146
Cited by
44
References
26
Citations by year
2021: 1 · 2020: 1 · 2019: 1 · 2016: 1 · 2013: 5 · 2012: 2
FWCI
1.80
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • British journal of rheumatology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • University of Hertfordshire Research Archive (University of Hertfordshire) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Rheumatology › Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pharmacology › Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
Keywords
rheumatoid arthritis, perceived control, medical consultation, patient involvement, social support, patient information, empathy, reassurance, symptom management, patient perspectives
MeSH terms
Adult, Aged, Arthritis, Rheumatoid, Female, Humans, Interviews as Topic, Male, Middle Aged, Patient Education as Topic, Physician-Patient Relations, Quality of Life, Rheumatology, Social Support, Patient Satisfaction

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