The effects of a pilot intervention for community-dwelling adults with rheumatoid arthritis in Wuhan, China
- UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Jie Hu, Associate Professor (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
- Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
Abstract: This study examined the effects of a pilot educational intervention program on knowledge,
perceived self-efficacy, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of community-dwelling
adults with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). A convenience sample of 16 participants with RA
completed the program in Wuhan, China. Data were collected in face-to-face interviews
using questionnaires at baseline, post-test, and 1 month follow-up. Knowledge scoreswere
significantly increased over time. Significant differences were found in pain self-efficacy,
symptoms self-efficacy, bodily pain, social functioning, and role emotional functions. Community
health providers should provide educational programs to improve HRQoL for adults
with RA.
The effects of a pilot intervention for community-dwelling adults with rheumatoid arthritis in Wuhan, China
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Additional Information
- Publication
- Language: English
- Date: 2013
- Keywords
- rheumatoid arthritis, knowledge
self-efficacy, health-related quality of life
, Chinese adults, China, public health