Training Leaflet Clinical Trial
Official title:
The Effect of Group Training on the Quality of Life and Reduction of Pain in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Abstract
Background:
It is documented that some patient education interventions, preferably with a behavioral
component included, may improve pain, disability and moods Purpose of the study: the purpose
of this study was to improve the quality of life and reduce pain in rheumatoid arthritis
patients.
Methods:
Patients were allocated to a patient training intervention group and patient without
training intervention group. Both groups received routine treatments while the patient
training intervention group, in addition to the routine treatments received training
booklets and participated in the training workshop. All the extracted data from the written
questionnaire were collected and analyzed using SPSS software.
Results:
The improvement in the signs of recovery for physical and mood symptoms in the patient
training intervention group were seen (p < 0.05). The score of quality of life had
significantly improved in the two groups (Mean difference was 9.31±3.03 and P<0.003). This
improvement was significantly higher in the patient training intervention group (P=0.008).
After adjustment for education level, the score of quality of life in patient training
intervention group had a higher improvement, but the difference between the two groups was
not significant (P = 0.1).
Conclusions:
This study showed the important role of training and the patients' educational level on
better treatments. The appropriate training in the patient could create a change in the
treatment process and has a better effect on quality of life.
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Allocation: Non-Randomized, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Supportive Care