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Berdal G, Sand-Svartrud AL, Linge AD, Aasvold AM, Tennebø K, Eppeland SG, Hagland AS, Ohldieck-Fredheim G, Lindtvedt Valaas H, Bø I, Klokkeide Å, Sexton J, Azimi M, Dager TN, Kjeken I. Does follow-up really matter? A convergent mixed methods study exploring follow-up across levels of care in rehabilitation of patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases. Disabil Rehabil 2024:1-14. [PMID: 38334113 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2024.2310170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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PURPOSE To explore what patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) need and receive of follow-up care after specialized rehabilitation, and whether received follow-up is associated with health outcomes after 1 year. Further, to compare these findings with patients' experiences to improve the understanding of how follow-up takes place. METHODS In a mixed methods study, patients received a rehabilitation programme designed to improve the continuity in rehabilitation across care levels. A total of 168 patients completed questionnaires, of which 21 were also interviewed. RESULTS At discharge, most patients reported needs for follow-up. These needs were largely met within 1 year, mainly resulting from patients' initiatives to re-connect with previous contacts. The degree of received follow-up was not associated with goal attainment, quality of life, or physical function. Factors related to providers (competence, communication skills), context (delays, limited access to care), and patients (motivation, life situation, preferences) seemed to be decisive for the progress of the rehabilitation process over time. CONCLUSIONS The results provide evidence that access to follow-up care is crucial to patients with RMDs. However, it also highlights several factors that may influence its impact. These results can be used to optimise design and implementation of future follow-up interventions.
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- Gunnhild Berdal
- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Rehabilitation in Rheumatology, Center for treatment of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases (REMEDY), Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Rehabilitation in Rheumatology, Center for treatment of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases (REMEDY), Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Sørlandet Hospital, Arendal, Norway
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases, Lillehammer, Norway
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- Rehabilitering Vest Rehabilitation Centre, Haugesund, Norway
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- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Rehabilitation in Rheumatology, Center for treatment of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases (REMEDY), Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- REMEDY Patient Advisory Board, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Rehabilitation in Rheumatology, Center for treatment of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases (REMEDY), Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Rehabilitation in Rheumatology, Center for treatment of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases (REMEDY), Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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Berdal G, Sand-Svartrud AL, Linge AD, Aasvold AM, Tennebø K, Eppeland SG, Hagland AS, Ohldieck-Fredheim G, Valaas HL, Bø I, Klokkeide Å, Sexton J, Azimi M, Dager TN, Kjeken I. Bridging gaps across levels of care in rehabilitation of patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases: Results from a stepped-wedge cluster randomized controlled trial. Clin Rehabil 2023:2692155231153341. [PMID: 36862585 PMCID: PMC10387727 DOI: 10.1177/02692155231153341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To compare the effectiveness of a structured goal-setting and tailored follow-up rehabilitation intervention with existing rehabilitation in patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases. DESIGN A pragmatic stepped-wedge cluster randomized trial. SETTING Eight rehabilitation centers in secondary healthcare, Norway. PARTICIPANTS A total of 374 adults with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases were included in either the experimental (168) or the control group (206). INTERVENTIONS A new rehabilitation intervention which comprised structured goal setting, action planning, motivational interviewing, digital self-monitoring of goal progress, and individual follow-up support after discharge according to patients' needs and available resources in primary healthcare (the BRIDGE-intervention), was compared to usual care. MAIN MEASURES Patient-reported outcomes were collected electronically on admission and discharge from rehabilitation, and after 2, 7, and 12 months. The primary outcome was patients' goal attainment measured by the Patient Specific Functional Scale (0-10, 10 best) at 7 months. Secondary outcome measures included physical function (30-s Sit-To-Stand test), health-related quality of life (EQ-5D-5L-index), and self-assessed health (EQ-VAS). The main statistical analyses were performed on an intention-to-treat basis using linear mixed models. RESULTS No significant treatment effects of the BRIDGE-intervention were found for either primary (Patient Specific Functional Scale mean difference 0.1 [95% CI: -0.5, 0.8], p = 0.70), or secondary outcomes 7 months after rehabilitation. CONCLUSION The BRIDGE-intervention was not shown to be more effective than existing rehabilitation for patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases. There is still a need for more knowledge about factors that can improve the quality, continuity, and long-term health effects of rehabilitation for this patient group.
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- Gunnhild Berdal
- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Rehabilitation in Rheumatology, Center for treatment of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases (REMEDY), 11316Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Rehabilitation in Rheumatology, Center for treatment of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases (REMEDY), 11316Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- 574813Muritunet Rehabilitation Centre, Valldal, Ålesund, Norway
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- 158956Valnesfjord Health Sports Centre, Valnesfjord, Norway
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Sørlandet Hospital, Arendal, Norway
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases, Lillehammer, Norway
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- Rehabilitering Vest Rehabilitation Centre, Haugesund, Norway
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- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Rehabilitation in Rheumatology, Center for treatment of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases (REMEDY), 11316Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- REMEDY Patient Advisory Board, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Rehabilitation in Rheumatology, Center for treatment of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases (REMEDY), 11316Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Rehabilitation in Rheumatology, Center for treatment of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases (REMEDY), 11316Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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Valaas HL, Klokkerud M, Hildeskår J, Hagland AS, Kjønli E, Mjøsund K, Øie L, Wigers SH, Eppeland SG, Høystad TØ, Klokkeide Å, Larsen M, Kjeken I. Follow-up care and adherence to self-management activities in rehabilitation for patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases: results from a multicentre cohort study. Disabil Rehabil 2022; 44:8001-8010. [PMID: 34846264 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2021.2008523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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PURPOSE Follow-up care (FU-care) and self-management are recognized as important to ensure prolonged effects of rehabilitation. Objectives of this study were to explore current FU-care and self-management after specialized rehabilitation for patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases. MATERIALS AND METHODS This multicentre cohort study included 523 patients who self-reported need and plans for FU-care and plans for self-management activities (SMAs) at rehabilitation discharge. The FU-care received and adherence to SMA were self-reported after 4-, 8-, and 12-months. Predictors for received FU-care and adherence to SMA were explored in multiple logistic regression models. RESULTS Plans for FU-care were significantly associated with received FU-care. Younger age, better coping skills, and performing regular social activities and hobbies were significant predictors for received FU-care. Throughout the follow-up year, 221 (51%) participants had adherence to their SMA plans. Older age, regular physical activity, more severe pain, and performing regular social activities and hobbies were significant predictors for adherence to SMA. Participants with SMA adherence more often reported planned FU-care, and more frequently received the FU-care they needed. CONCLUSIONS Planning FU-care should be integrated in specialized rehabilitation. Patients with poor coping skills and sedentary lifestyle may need more support over longer time to implement behavioral changes for healthy self-management.Implications for rehabilitationPlanning follow-up should be integrated in specialized rehabilitation as it supports self-management and receiving follow-up at home.Patients with sedentary lifestyle, poor coping skills, and depression may need more support over longer time to implement healthy self-management.Structure and routines in daily life enhance self-management.
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- Helene Lindtvedt Valaas
- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Rehabilitation in Rheumatology, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Regional Center for Knowledge Translation in Rehabilitation, Sunnaas Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- North-Norway Rehabilitation Centre, Tromsø, Norway
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- The Norwegian Rheumatism Association, Oslo, Norway
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- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Rehabilitation in Rheumatology, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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Valaas HL, Klokkerud M, Hildeskår J, Hagland AS, Kjønli E, Mjøsund K, Øie L, Wigers SH, Eppeland SG, Høystad TØ, Klokkeide Å, Larsen M, Kjeken I. Rehabilitation goals described by patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases: content and attainment during the first year after rehabilitation. Disabil Rehabil 2022; 44:7947-7957. [PMID: 34854330 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2021.2003879] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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PURPOSE We explored the content and attainment of rehabilitation goals the first year after rehabilitation among patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases. METHODS Participants (n = 523) recorded goals in the Patient Specific Functional Scale at admission and reported goal attainment at admission, discharge, and 12 months after rehabilitation on an 11-point numeric rating scale. Goal content was linked to the ICF coding system and summarized as high, maintained, or no attainment. Changes in absolute scores were investigated using paired samples t-tests. RESULTS Goals had high attainment with a significant positive change (-1.83 [95% CI -2.0, -1.65], p > 0.001) during rehabilitation, whereas goals had no attainment with a significant negative change (0.36 [0.14, 0.57], p > 0.001) between discharge and 12 months after rehabilitation. Goals focusing on everyday routines, physical health, pain management, and social or work participation were highly attained during rehabilitation. Goals that were difficult to enhance or maintain after rehabilitation addressed everyday routines, physical health, and work participation. CONCLUSION The positive changes in goal attainment largely occurred during rehabilitation, but they appeared more difficult to maintain at home. Therefore, rehabilitation goals should be reflected in the follow-up care planned at discharge.Implications for rehabilitationThe contents of rehabilitation goals reflect the complexity and wide range of challenges patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases experience.Positive changes in goal attainment largely occur during rehabilitation and appear to be more difficult to enhance or maintain at home.Rehabilitation interventions and follow-up care should be tailored to support patients in maintaining their attained goals for healthy self-management.Rehabilitation goals should be reflected in the follow-up care planned at discharge.
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- Helene Lindtvedt Valaas
- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Rehabilitation in Rheumatology, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Regional Center for Knowledge Translation in Rehabilitation, Sunnaas Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- North-Norway Rehabilitation Centre, Tromsø, Norway
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- The Norwegian Rheumatism Association, Oslo, Norway
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- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Rehabilitation in Rheumatology, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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Eggen L, Thuesen J. Goals and Action Plans Across Time and Place-A Qualitative Study Exploring the Importance of "Context" in Person-Centered Rehabilitation. FRONTIERS IN REHABILITATION SCIENCES 2022; 3:788080. [PMID: 36189011 PMCID: PMC9397753 DOI: 10.3389/fresc.2022.788080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2021] [Accepted: 02/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Background Person-centeredness is increasingly addressed in relation to rehabilitation interventions. Collaborative goal setting and action plans are key measures in person-centered rehabilitation. There is a lack of knowledge about how person-centered goals and action plans developed away from the patient's everyday life are experienced by patients after discharge. Purpose This aim of the study is to explore how patients with rheumatic diseases experience the relevance of goals and action plans after discharge from inpatient rehabilitation hospital stay. Methods Individual narrative interviews were conducted with eight patients with rheumatic diseases, aged between 40 and 60. A convenience sampling strategy was applied. Data collection, analysis and interpretation of data were performed within a phenomenological-hermeneutic framework inspired by Paul Ricoeur's interpretative philosophy. Results The analysis derived one core theme, “The relevance of goals and action plans is contextual” and three subthemes: “Admission—a protected bubble,” “Back home—a harsh reality,” and “Need for post-discharge support.” Conclusion This study indicates that the relevance of goals and action plans to patients with rheumatic diseases is context specific. On the basis of the study, it is suggested that the context should be considered in rehabilitation practice, including the social network of the patients. This is in order to support patients in rehabilitation interventions to manage everyday life with disease after discharge to their own homes. Moreover, the concept of context in person-centered rehabilitation should be reconsidered. The study also concludes that there is a need for further development and research in follow up programs, as it is not clear what may constitute an optimal design of follow up support.
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- Linda Eggen
- Danish Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases, Sønderborg, Denmark
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- Danish Knowledge Centre for Rehabilitation and Palliative Care, Nyborg, Denmark
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Cheng DK, Lai KSP, Pico-Espinosa OJ, Rice DB, Chung C, Modarresi G, Sud A. Interventions for Depressive Symptoms in People Living with Chronic Pain: A Systematic Review of Meta-Analyses. PAIN MEDICINE 2021; 23:934-954. [PMID: 34373915 PMCID: PMC9071227 DOI: 10.1093/pm/pnab248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This review investigated the effectiveness of clinical interventions on depressive symptoms in people with all types of chronic pain. METHODS We searched seven electronic databases and reference lists on September 15, 2020, and included English-language, systematic reviews and meta-analyses of trials that examined the effects of clinical interventions on depressive outcomes in chronic pain. Two independent reviewers screened, extracted, and assessed the risk of bias. PROSPERO registration: CRD42019131871. RESULTS Eighty-three reviews were selected and included 182 meta-analyses. Data were summarized visually and narratively using standardized mean differences with 95% confidence intervals as the primary outcome of interest. A large proportion of meta-analyses investigated fibromyalgia or mixed chronic pain, and psychological interventions were most commonly evaluated. Acceptance and commitment therapy for general chronic pain, and fluoxetine and web-based psychotherapy for fibromyalgia showed the most robust effects and can be prioritized for implementation in clinical practice. Exercise for arthritis, pharmacotherapy for neuropathic pain, self-regulatory psychotherapy for axial pain, and music therapy for general chronic pain showed large, significant effects, but estimates were derived from low- or critically low-quality reviews. CONCLUSIONS No single intervention type demonstrated substantial superiority across multiple pain populations. Other dimensions beyond efficacy, such as accessibility, safety, cost, patient preference, and efficacy for non-depressive outcomes should also be weighed when considering treatment options. Further effectiveness research is required for common pain types such as arthritis and axial pain, and common interventions such as opioids, anti-inflammatories and acupuncture.
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- Darren K Cheng
- Bridgepoint Collaboratory for Research and Innovation, Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Sinai Health
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- Bridgepoint Collaboratory for Research and Innovation, Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Sinai Health
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Toronto
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Hamnes B, Berdal G, Bø I, Kjeken I. Patients' experiences with goal pursuit after discharge from rheumatology rehabilitation: A qualitative study. Musculoskeletal Care 2020; 19:249-258. [PMID: 33002288 DOI: 10.1002/msc.1515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2020] [Revised: 09/14/2020] [Accepted: 09/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE To explore rehabilitation goals and experiences with goal striving in patients with rheumatic diseases after rehabilitation discharge. METHOD Thirty-three patients with rheumatic diseases participated in goal-setting conversations with healthcare professionals during a 1-week rehabilitation programme. After discharge, they received four follow-up phone calls over a period of 5 months to support individual goal striving and self-management. A qualitative thematic analysis was conducted of the patients' rehabilitation goals, action plans and their statements about their experiences pursuing their goals at home after discharge. RESULTS Analysis revealed that the experiences were related to five overarching themes: (1) things take time, (2) the importance of changing ways of thinking, (3) the pieces fall into place, (4) own health = own responsibility and (5) events outside of the plan. CONCLUSION At discharge, the participants had set between one and five long-term goals, focussing mainly on having a healthier lifestyle and a better quality of life. The study showed that, to a large extent, the participants employed different self-management strategies after discharge from rehabilitation. In addition, the findings demonstrated that they experienced certain challenges when pursuing their goals. These challenges were related to health problems and changes in routine, such as holidays. Health professionals should explain to participants who pursue their own rehabilitation goals after discharge that changes in habit require conscious decision-making, priority setting and time, as well as the importance of having alternative plans for holidays and periods of disease exacerbations.
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- Bente Hamnes
- Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases, Lillehammer, Norway.,Department of Health Science Gjøvik, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Gjøvik, Norway
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- National Advisory Unit on Rehabilitation in Rheumatology, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases, Lillehammer, Norway
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- National Advisory Unit on Rehabilitation in Rheumatology, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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Berdal G, Bø I, Dager TN, Dingsør A, Eppeland SG, Hagfors J, Hamnes B, Mowinckel P, Nielsen M, Sand-Svartrud AL, Slungaard B, Wigers SH, Hagen KB, Dagfinrud HS, Kjeken I. Structured Goal Planning and Supportive Telephone Follow-up in Rheumatology Care: Results From a Pragmatic, Stepped-Wedge, Cluster-Randomized Trial. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken) 2019; 70:1576-1586. [PMID: 29361197 DOI: 10.1002/acr.23520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2017] [Accepted: 01/16/2018] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate patient-reported health effects of an add-on structured goal-planning and supportive telephone follow-up rehabilitation program compared with traditional rehabilitation programs in patients with rheumatic diseases. METHODS In this pragmatic stepped-wedge, cluster-randomized, controlled trial, 389 patients with rheumatic diseases recruited from 6 rehabilitation centers received either traditional rehabilitation or traditional rehabilitation extended with an add-on program tailored to individual needs. The add-on program comprised a self-management booklet, motivational interviewing in structured individualized goal planning, and 4 supportive follow-up phone calls after discharge. Data were collected by questionnaires on admission and discharge from rehabilitation stay, and at 6 months and 12 months after discharge. The primary outcome was health-related quality of life (HRQoL) measured by the Patient Generated Index (range 0-100, where 0 = low). Secondary outcomes included patient-reported health status, self-efficacy, pain, fatigue, global disease activity, and motivation for change. The main statistical analysis was a linear repeated measures mixed model performed on the intent-to-treat population using all available data. RESULTS A significant treatment effect of the add-on intervention on HRQoL was found on discharge (mean difference 3.32 [95% confidence interval 0.27, 6.37]; P = 0.03). No significant between-group differences were found after 6 or 12 months. Both groups showed positive changes in HRQoL following rehabilitation, which gradually declined, although the values remained at higher levels after 6 and 12 months compared with baseline values. CONCLUSION The add-on program enhanced the short-term effect of rehabilitation with respect to patient-specific HRQoL, but it did not prolong the effect as intended.
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- Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases, Lillehammer, Norway
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- Norwegian League Against Rheumatism, Oslo, Norway
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- Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases, Lillehammer, Norway
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Prothero L, Barley E, Galloway J, Georgopoulou S, Sturt J. The evidence base for psychological interventions for rheumatoid arthritis: A systematic review of reviews. Int J Nurs Stud 2018; 82:20-29. [PMID: 29573593 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2018.03.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2017] [Revised: 03/04/2018] [Accepted: 03/09/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Psychological interventions are an important but often overlooked adjunctive treatment option for patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Findings from systematic reviews of psychological interventions for this patient group are conflicting. A systematic review of reviews can explain inconsistencies between studies and provide a clearer understanding of the effects of interventions. OBJECTIVES To: 1) determine the effectiveness of psychological interventions in improving biopsychosocial outcomes for adults with rheumatoid arthritis, 2) determine the relationship between the intensity of the psychological interventions (number of sessions, duration of sessions, duration of intervention) on outcomes, and 3) assess the impact of comparator group (usual care, education only) on outcomes. DESIGN We conducted a systematic review of reviews using the following inclusion criteria: 1) randomised controlled trials of psychological interventions (including cognitive behavioural therapy, supportive counselling, psychotherapy, self-regulatory techniques, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy and disclosure therapy) provided as an adjunct to medication, 2) included rheumatoid arthritis patients aged ≥ 18 years, 3) reported findings for at least 1 of the primary outcomes: pain, fatigue, psychological status, functional disability and disease activity and 4) were published in English between January 2000 and March 2015 (updated January 2018). DATA SOURCES We searched in MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews and the Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects. Reference lists were searched for additional reviews. REVIEW METHODS Study selection and 50% of the quality assessments were performed by two independent reviewers. Methodological quality was measured using the Assessment of Multiple Systematic Reviews checklist. Data extraction was conducted by one reviewer using a predesigned data extraction form. RESULTS Eight systematic reviews met inclusion criteria (one review was excluded due to its low-quality score). Small post intervention improvements in patient global assessment, functional disability, pain, fatigue, anxiety and depression were observed. The effect on coping, self-efficacy and physical activity was greater. Improvements in depression, coping and physical activity were maintained (8.5-14 months). Interventions delivered over a longer period with a maintenance component appeared more effective. Attention, education, and placebo control groups produced some improvements but not as large as those produced by the psychological interventions. CONCLUSIONS Psychological interventions result in small to moderate improvements in biopsychosocial outcomes for patients with rheumatoid arthritis in addition to those achieved by standard care. Several priorities for future research were identified, including determining the cost effectiveness of non-psychologically trained health professionals delivering psychological interventions.
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- Louise Prothero
- Department of Inflammation Biology, School of Immunology and Microbial Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, King's College London, 10 Cutcombe Road, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RJ, UK; Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care, King's College London, 57 Waterloo Road, London, SE1 8WA, UK.
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- College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare, University of West London, Boston Manor Road, Brentford, Middlesex, TW8 9GA, UK.
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- Department of Inflammation Biology, School of Immunology and Microbial Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, King's College London, 10 Cutcombe Road, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RJ, UK.
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- Department of Inflammation Biology, School of Immunology and Microbial Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, King's College London, 10 Cutcombe Road, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RJ, UK; School of Psychology, University of East London, Water Lane, London, E15 4LZ, UK.
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- Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care, King's College London, 57 Waterloo Road, London, SE1 8WA, UK.
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Torre-Alonso JC, Carmona L, Moreno M, Galíndez E, Babío J, Zarco P, Linares L, Collantes-Estevez E, Barrial MF, Hermosa JC, Coto P, Suárez C, Almodóvar R, Luelmo J, Castañeda S, Gratacós J. Identification and management of comorbidity in psoriatic arthritis: evidence- and expert-based recommendations from a multidisciplinary panel from Spain. Rheumatol Int 2017; 37:1239-1248. [DOI: 10.1007/s00296-017-3702-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2016] [Accepted: 03/14/2017] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Walsh L, Hill S, Wluka AE, Brooks P, Buchbinder R, Cahill A, Dans LF, Lowe D, Taylor M, Tugwell P. Harnessing and supporting consumer involvement in the development and implementation of Models of Care for musculoskeletal health. Best Pract Res Clin Rheumatol 2016; 30:420-444. [DOI: 10.1016/j.berh.2016.09.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2016] [Revised: 09/06/2016] [Accepted: 09/08/2016] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Uhlig T, Bjørneboe O, Krøll F, Palm Ø, Olsen IC, Grotle M. Involvement of the multidisciplinary team and outcomes in inpatient rehabilitation among patients with inflammatory rheumatic disease. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2016; 17:18. [PMID: 26762160 PMCID: PMC4711082 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-016-0870-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2015] [Accepted: 01/05/2016] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Background The last decades have for patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases seen a shift towards more physically active rehabilitation programs, often provided as out-patients with less use of inpatient facilities. There is little research on which effect the multidisciplinary team has on health outcomes for patients with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and connective tissue disease. This study examined patient reported outcomes for patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases receiving rehabilitation care as inpatients in departments of rheumatology, and studied how number of consultations with the multidisciplinary team affected these clinical outcomes. Methods Patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases were included in a multi-center prospective observational study if rehabilitation was considered a focus during an inpatient stay at four departments of rheumatology. At admission, discharge, and after 3 and 6 months, 317 patients were assessed with patients reported outcomes (PRO) including health assessment questionnaire (HAQ), short-form 36 (SF-36), pain, fatigue, patient global assessment of disease activity, self-efficacy scales, rheumatoid arthritis disease activity index (RADAI), and SF-6D utility. Patients stated consultations with the multidisciplinary team. Results Improvements were short-lived, and at 6 months follow-up period only mental health, pain and utility remained improved with small effect sizes. Extensive involvement of health professionals was not associated with improved outcomes. Conclusions Patients with inflammatory rheumatic disease receiving inpatient multidisciplinary rehabilitation had small and mainly short-term improvements in most PROs. High use of the multidisciplinary team did not enhance or preserve rehabilitation outcomes in inflammatory rheumatic conditions when admitted as inpatients.
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- Till Uhlig
- Department of Rheumatology, From the National Advisory Unit on Rehabilitation in Rheumatology, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway. .,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.
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- Department of Rheumatology, From the National Advisory Unit on Rehabilitation in Rheumatology, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway.
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- Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences, Oslo, Norway. .,Oslo University Hospital, FORMI, Oslo, Norway.
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