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

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  • Su-Hui Chen
  • Kuang-Hui Yu
  • Yi-Hui Lee
  • Jung-Hua Shao

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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.

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  • Su-Hui Chen & Kuang-Hui Yu & Yi-Hui Lee & Jung-Hua Shao, 2022. "Expectations of an Online-Self-Management Program for Rheumatoid Arthritis," Clinical Nursing Research, , vol. 31(6), pages 1023-1032, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:clnure:v:31:y:2022:i:6:p:1023-1032
    DOI: 10.1177/10547738211041692
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