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Wagan AA, Chandio SA, Surahyo P. Premature Ejaculatory Dysfunction in Rheumatoid Arthritis (PED-RA Study). Pak J Med Sci 2022; 38:2131-2136. [PMID: 36415268 PMCID: PMC9676567 DOI: 10.12669/pjms.38.8.5698] [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: 11/17/2021] [Revised: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 09/19/2022] [Indexed: 08/30/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To determine the frequency of premature ejaculatory dysfunction in rheumatoid arthritis patients. METHODS After approval from IRB, cross sectional study was conducted from November 1st, 2020 to August 1st, 2021 at Department of Rheumatology, Indus Medical College, Pakistan. RA patients were included, written and informed consents were taken. Demographic data was noted and detailed history and examination was carried out. Each participant BMI and Blood pressure was measured. Afterward 5-ml of blood was drawn by a trained phlebotomist for CBC, ESR, fasting blood sugar levels, HBs Ag and anti HCV Antibody test.DAS-28 Calculator was used for RA clinical activity. Premature ejaculation diagnostic tool was used for the assessment of premature ejaculation. RESULTS Total 168 patients with mean age 32.27 (SD=±9.49) and mean disease duration of 6.35 (SD=±3.95) years were included,. Prevalence of premature ejaculation dysfunction was (44.6%), with mean PED of score 9.17 (SD=±5.23). Hypertension, HCV, Hakeem medications, use of DMARDS had positive association while High BMI and higher DAS-28 has negative association with PED (p<0.05). CONCLUSION There is high prevalence of PED in RA, it needs proper evaluation, treatment and urgent research is needed to know more about it.
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- Abrar Ahmed Wagan
- Dr. Abrar Ahmed Wagan, MBBS, FCPS (Medicine), FCPS (Rheumatology), FACR. Associate Professor of Rheumatology, Indus Medical College, Tando Mohammad Khan
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- Dr. Sultan Ahmed Chandio, MBBS, FCPS (Medicine) Assistant Professor of Medicine SMBBMU, Larkana, Pakistan
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- Dr. Paras Surahyo, MBBS, FCPS (Radiology) Senior Registrar, Bilawal Medical College, Jamshoro, Pakistan
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Zhang L, Wu B, Ye J. Fatigue have impact on the sexual problems in Chinese females with systemic lupus erythematosus. BMC Womens Health 2022; 22:266. [PMID: 35768845 PMCID: PMC9245321 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-022-01854-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2022] [Accepted: 06/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) might affect all aspects of life including sexual function; previous study indicated that fatigue was the risk factor of sexual dysfunction. The current study aims to investigate the effects of SLE on Chinese mainland female patients’ sexual problems compared with healthy subjects and to investigate the relationship among fatigue, disease parameters, depression, quality of life and sexual problems in Chinese female patients with SLE. Methods A total of 128 female SLE patients (mean age: 43.65 ± 7.13 years) and 121 healthy female controls (mean age 43.59 ± 6.57 years) were included in this cross-sectional study. All data were collected consecutively by face-to-face questionnaires from January 2021 to December 2021. SLE patients completed questionnaires for demographic or clinical variables, the 10-cm Visual Analog Scale for pain, the Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index (SLEDAI) for disease activity, the multidimensional fatigue inventory (MFI) for fatigue, the patient health questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) for depression, the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) for problems, and the Short Form 12 health survey for quality of life. Independent sample t-test, Mann–Whitney U-test, Chi-square test, and forward stepwise binary logistic regression model were used to analyze these data. Results Our results showed that the prevalence of female sexual problems was 78.9% in SLE patients, which was significantly higher than the controls (56.7%; p < 0.05). The results found that having child (OR 23.04; p < 0.000), age (OR 1.11; p = 0.002), DMARDs usage (OR 0.04; p = 0.004), MFI total score (OR 1.06; p = 0.006), and disease duration (OR 1.16; p = 0.043) were the potential risk factors of female sexual problems by forward stepwise binary logistic regression. Conclusion The present study reported that female sexual problems was more common in Chinese SLE female patients compared to controls. Having child, age, DMARDs usage, fatigue, and disease duration had great impacts on female sexual problems in Chinese SLE patients. Rheumatologists and nurses should pay close attention to SLE female patients’ sexual problems, especially those having no child, older age, not using DMARDs, fatigue, or long disease duration by health education or other methods to improve their sexual problems, and ultimately improve SLE patients’ quality of life.
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- Lijuan Zhang
- Department of Nursing, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197, Ruijin Er Road, Shanghai, 200025, China
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- Department of Nursing, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197, Ruijin Er Road, Shanghai, 200025, China.
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197, Ruijin Er Road, Shanghai, 200025, China.
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Azab M, Abdellatif MA, Abdelnaby MM. Evaluation of sexual dysfunction and its predictive factors in female and male patients with rheumatoid arthritis. EGYPTIAN RHEUMATOLOGY AND REHABILITATION 2021. [DOI: 10.1186/s43166-021-00089-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a common disabling joint disease affecting both males and females. Sexual dysfunction (SD) is a common association with RA. The aim of this work was to study the prevalence and predictors of sexual dysfunction in male and female patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Results
The mean age of female patients was 32.1 years and 39.7 years for males. The prevalence of sexual dysfunction was higher in RA female patients than controls, 62.1% versus 41.2% respectively (P ≤ 0.05). The prevalence of global sexual dysfunction was higher in RA male patients than controls, 63.8% versus 47.5% respectively (P ≤ 0.05). Predictors of sexual dysfunction in female RA patients were the number of children, BMI, disease duration, DAS score, HADs-D score, HAQ score, VAS score, joint deformity, and the number of drugs. Predictors of sexual dysfunction in male RA patients were age, disease duration, DAS score, HAQ score, VAS score, and the number of drugs.
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SD is prevalent in RA patients. Disease activity, pain, depression, and disturbed quality of life affect nearly all domains of sexual functions in female and male patients.
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Zhou C. A cross-sectional study of sexual dysfunction in chinese mainland female patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Arch Rheumatol 2021; 36:244-251. [PMID: 34527929 PMCID: PMC8418775 DOI: 10.46497/archrheumatol.2021.8074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2020] [Accepted: 09/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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This study aims to investigate the effects of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) on Chinese mainland female patients’ sexual function compared with healthy subjects and to determine the risk factors of sexual dysfunction. Patients and methods
A total of 151 female RA patients (mean age: 46.3±8.6 years) and 146 healthy female controls (mean age 45.7±7.6 years) were included in this cross-sectional study whose data were collected consecutively by questionnaires between November 2017 and June 2019. Data were collected by using demographics, disease-related information, Female Sexual Function Index, Dyadic Adjustment Scale, Medical Coping Modes Questionnaire, other psychological parameters and the Short Form-36. Results
Our results showed that the prevalence of female sexual dysfunction was 67.5% in RA patients, which was significantly higher than the controls (54.1%) (p<0.05). Body mass index, resignation coping style, physical component summary, marital dysfunction and postmenopausal status were significant correlation factors by backward stepwise binary logistic regression. Conclusion Rheumatoid arthritis negatively affected sexual function of patients who had considerably impaired sexual function compared to controls.
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- Congcong Zhou
- Changzhou Vocational Institute of Textile and Garment, Faculty of Humanities, Changzhou, China
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Tsai TY, Lu MC, Livneh H, Lin MC, Lai NS, Guo HR. Psychometric evaluation of the Arthritis Self-Efficacy Scale in Chinese adults with rheumatic diseases: a cross-sectional study. BMJ Open 2021; 11:e042014. [PMID: 33593775 PMCID: PMC7888343 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-042014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The Arthritis Self-Efficacy Scale (ASES) was designed to assess the degree of self-efficacy among patients with arthritis. Though the original English version of this instrument has shown a high degree of reliability and validity, a Chinese version of this scale has yet to be validated. Therefore, the aim of this cross-sectional study was to evaluate the psychometric characteristics of the Chinese version of ASES (C-ASES) in a population of Chinese adults with rheumatic diseases (RDs). METHODS After completing backward translation and expert validity, a convenient sample of 258 qualified participants with RDs from a hospital in Taiwan were recruited to explore the content validity, concurrent validity, construct validity, internal consistency reliability and test-retest reliability of C-ASES. RESULTS The C-ASES has demonstrated acceptable internal consistency and test-retest reliability, with a Cronbach α of 0.91 and intraclass correlation coefficient of 0.89, respectively. Concurrent validity was acceptable, with significant correlation between the subscales of the C-ASES and perceived depressive symptoms, as measured by the Taiwanese Depression Questionnaire (p<0.05). The exploratory factor analysis revealed a three-factor solution (physical function, experienced pain and other symptoms) corresponding to the structure of the original instrument, which accounted for 59.78% of the total variance. CONCLUSION Empirical data support the assertion that C-ASES is a reliable and valid screening instrument to assess self-efficacy in Chinese-speaking patients with RDs. C-ASES may be useful as a reference guide in providing appropriate interventions for bolstering self-efficacy among Chinese-speaking patients with RDs.
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- Tzung-Yi Tsai
- Department of Medical Research, Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, 2 Minsheng Road, Dalin Township, Chiayi 62247, Taiwan
- Department of Nursing, Tzu Chi University of Science and Technology, 880 Chien-Kuo, Hualien, Taiwan
- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Division of Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology, Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, 2 Minsheng Road, Dalin Township, Chiayi 62247, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Rehabilitation Counseling Program, Portland State University, Portland, Oregon, USA
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- Department of Nursing, Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, 2 Minsheng Road, Dalin Township, Chiayi 62247, Taiwan
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- Division of Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology, Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, 2 Minsheng Road, Dalin Township, Chiayi 62247, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
- Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Tainan, Taiwan
- Occupational Safety, Health, and Medicine Research Center, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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Ledón-LLanes L, Contreras-Yáñez I, Guaracha-Basáñez G, Valverde-Hernández SS, González-Marín A, Ballinas-Sánchez ÁDJ, Durand M, Pascual-Ramos V. Views of Mexican outpatients with rheumatoid arthritis on sexual and reproductive health: A cross-sectional study. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0245538. [PMID: 33507948 PMCID: PMC7842945 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0245538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2020] [Accepted: 12/30/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) impacts sexual and reproductive health (SRH), which is a prominent component of a patient´s quality of life and highly influenced by the cultural background. The aim of the study was to explore the interest of Mexican outpatients with RA in SRH and to examine patient view on SRH. METHODS This cross-sectional study surveyed 303 consecutive outpatients with RA on their perceptions of SRH importance, SRH satisfaction, access to SRH information, preferences regarding SRH communication with healthcare professionals, and understanding of SRH (qualitative open-ended descriptions). Descriptive statistics and inferential analysis were used. Patient knowledge of each dimension of SRH was rated based on pre-specified criteria. Two assessors assigned ten major themes to each patient´s description of both dimensions of SRH. RESULTS Patients perceived their SRH as an important component of their general health and wished to address the topic, although few had access to such communication. Female patients assigned lesser importance to SRH, showed lesser degree of satisfaction with SRH, and expressed preference for a truthful physician. Age showed a linear association with individual survey responses, except for satisfaction with reproductive health dimension. There was a linear association between increased age and decreased years of formal education with a lower level of SRH knowledge. Ten major themes emerged for each of the two dimensions of the SRH construct, although most individual descriptions were assigned to one or two major themes. CONCLUSIONS Further education and assessment of SRH in Mexican patients with RA is warranted.
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- Loraine Ledón-LLanes
- Department of Biology of Reproduction, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Department of Immunology and Rheumatology, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Department of Immunology and Rheumatology, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Department of Immunology and Rheumatology, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Department of Immunology and Rheumatology, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Department of Immunology and Rheumatology, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Department of Biology of Reproduction, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Department of Immunology and Rheumatology, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Mexico City, Mexico
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Saad RB, Fazaa A, Rouached L, Miladi S, Ouenniche K, Souabni L, Kassab S, Chekili S, Abdelghani KB, Laatar A. Sexual dysfunction and its determinants in women with rheumatoid arthritis. Z Rheumatol 2020; 80:373-378. [PMID: 32990787 DOI: 10.1007/s00393-020-00890-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/30/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate sexual function in Tunisian women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and to examine factors that are predictors of female sexual dysfunction including sociocultural factors, disease activity, and psychological status. METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional study including 71 women with a confirmed diagnosis of RA according to the 2010 American College of Rheumatology/European League against Rheumatism (ACR/EULAR) criteria. Clinical and sociodemographic characteristics were collected. The participants were asked to complete the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), which contains 19 questions, assessing six areas of female sexual function in the previous 4 weeks. Sexual dysfunction was defined as an FSFI score less than or equal to 26.55. The psychosocial status was evaluated by the Hospital Anxiety and Depression (HAD) scale. Prevalence of sexual dysfunction and predictors of sexual difficulties were assessed. RESULTS The prevalence of female sexual dysfunction in women with RA was 49.3%. All areas were altered especially desire (2.92 ± 1.3), arousal (3.27 ± 1.5), and orgasm (3.77 ± 1.5). In univariate analysis, sexual dysfunction was correlated with the age of patients (p = 0.049), the age of partners (p = 0.013), pain (p = 0.001), number of night awakenings (p = 0.02), morning stiffness (p = 0.010), tender joints (p = 0.05), disease activity score (DAS28 ESR) (p = 0.043), fatigue (p = 0.028), and Health assessment questionnaire (HAQ) (p = 0.02). In multivariate analysis, the age of patients and pain were predictive factors of sexual dysfunction. By analyzing each area of the FSFI score, the age of patients was the independent variable associated with desire. Tender joints were associated with lubrication and the age of partners with arousal, orgasm, and satisfaction. CONCLUSION Our study suggests that rheumatoid arthritis has a negative impact on patients' sexuality. Age of patients and partners, pain, and tender joints appear to be the main factors influencing sexual function.
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- R B Saad
- Rheumatology Department, Mongi Slim Hospital, La Marsa, Tunisia.,Faculté de Médecine de Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Rheumatology Department, Mongi Slim Hospital, La Marsa, Tunisia.,Faculté de Médecine de Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Rheumatology Department, Mongi Slim Hospital, La Marsa, Tunisia. .,Faculté de Médecine de Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Tunis, Tunisia.
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- Rheumatology Department, Mongi Slim Hospital, La Marsa, Tunisia.,Faculté de Médecine de Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Rheumatology Department, Mongi Slim Hospital, La Marsa, Tunisia.,Faculté de Médecine de Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Rheumatology Department, Mongi Slim Hospital, La Marsa, Tunisia.,Faculté de Médecine de Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Rheumatology Department, Mongi Slim Hospital, La Marsa, Tunisia.,Faculté de Médecine de Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Rheumatology Department, Mongi Slim Hospital, La Marsa, Tunisia.,Faculté de Médecine de Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Rheumatology Department, Mongi Slim Hospital, La Marsa, Tunisia.,Faculté de Médecine de Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Rheumatology Department, Mongi Slim Hospital, La Marsa, Tunisia.,Faculté de Médecine de Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Tunis, Tunisia
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Rezaei S, Mohammadhossini S, Karimi Z, Yazdanpanah P, Zarei Nezhad M, Ghafarian Shirazi HR. Effect of 8-Week Aerobic Walking Program on Sexual Function in Women with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Int J Gen Med 2020; 13:169-176. [PMID: 32494186 PMCID: PMC7231853 DOI: 10.2147/ijgm.s252591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2020] [Accepted: 04/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Introduction Sexual dysfunction is a little-addressed condition in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Aerobic exercises, including walking, can help alleviate this dysfunction. This study aimed to determine the effect of an 8-week aerobic walking program on sexual function ine patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Methodology This clinical trial was conducted on 51 patients with rheumatoid arthritis. At first, patients were selected through nonprobability sampling. They were then allocated into intervention and control groups using block randomization. The walking intervention was performed based on the frequency–intensity–time–type principle forg 8 consecutive weeks. Rosen’s Female Sexual Function Index was used for data collection before, immediately after, and 4 weeks after the intervention. Data collected were analyzed with SPSS 22 using descriptive and inferential statistics and 95% CI. Findings Mean sexual function scores before, after, and 4 weeks after intervention were 17.66±4, 22.88±4.7, and 24.39±5.1 in the intervention group and 17.60±4.24, 17.27±4.66, and 17.39±4.39 in the control group, respectively. Test results showed a significant intergroup difference in mean sexual function score (p<0.05). Conclusion Based on our results, an 8-week aerobic walking program is recommended as an effective way to improve sexual function in women with rheumatoid arthritis.
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- Sara Rezaei
- Department of Nursing, School of Nursing, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences, Yasuj, Iran
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- Department of Nursing, School of Nursing, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences, Yasuj, Iran
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- Department of Operating Room, School of Paramedicine, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences, Yasuj, Iran
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences, Yasuj, Iran
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Restoux LJ, Dasariraju SR, Ackerman IN, Van Doornum S, Romero L, Briggs AM. Systematic Review of the Impact of Inflammatory Arthritis on Intimate Relationships and Sexual Function. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken) 2020; 72:41-62. [PMID: 30941870 DOI: 10.1002/acr.23857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2018] [Accepted: 02/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To systematically review evidence of the impact of inflammatory arthritis on, or association of inflammatory arthritis with, intimate relationships and sexual function. METHODS Ovid Medline, Ovid PsycINFO, Ovid Embase, and EBSCO CINAHL databases were searched. Two independent reviewers selected articles, extracted data, and conducted manual searches of reference lists from included studies and previous reviews. The quality of evidence was assessed using standard risk-of-bias tools. RESULTS Fifty-five eligible studies were reviewed. Of these, 49 (89%) were quantitative, 5 (9.1%) were qualitative, and 1 (1.8%) used a mixed-method design. Few quantitative studies were rated as low risk of bias (n = 7 [14%]), many were rated as moderate (n = 37 [74%]) or high risk (n = 6 [12%]). Quantitative study sample sizes ranged from 10 to 1,272 participants, with a reported age range 32-63 years. Qualitative study sample sizes ranged from 8 to 57 participants, with a reported age range 20-69 years. In studies reporting the Female Sexual Function Index, all inflammatory arthritis groups demonstrated mean scores ≤26.55 (range of mean ± SD scores: 14.2 ± 7.8 to 25.7 ± 4.7), indicating sexual dysfunction. In studies reporting the International Index of Erectile Function, all inflammatory arthritis groups reported mean scores ≤25 (range of mean ± SD scores: 16.0 ± 5.3 to 23.8 ± 7.0), indicating erectile dysfunction. Key qualitative themes were impaired sexual function and compromised intimate relationships; prominent subthemes included inflammatory arthritis-related pain and fatigue, erectile dysfunction, diminished sexual desire, and sexual function fluctuations according to disease activity. CONCLUSION Sexual dysfunction appears highly prevalent among men and women with inflammatory arthritis, and increased clinician awareness of this impairment may guide provision of tailored education and support.
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- Alfred Medical Research and Education Precinct, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Lu MC, Guo HR, Livneh H, Lin MC, Lai NS, Tsai TY. The effectiveness of nurse-led case management for patients with rheumatoid arthritis in Taiwan. Int J Clin Pract 2020; 74:e13443. [PMID: 31638719 DOI: 10.1111/ijcp.13443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2019] [Revised: 10/01/2019] [Accepted: 10/20/2019] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Case management is a patient-centred approach which has shown efficacy in managing patients with chronic and life-threatening disease. Presently, the effect of case management delivered by nurses for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients remains unclear, especially for those subjects who reside in Asia. This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of nurse-led case management (NLCM) among RA patients in Taiwan. METHODS A quasi-experimental research design was utilised to recruit RA patients from a hospital in Taiwan. All patients who were diagnosed as having RA from January 2017 to June 2018 were free to opt to participate in the intervention. The experiment group (n = 50) received six sessions of NLCM over six months, while the control group (n = 46) received only standard care during the same time period. Effectiveness data were collected through the review of medical records and a structured questionnaire that included the Taiwanese Depression Questionnaire (TDQ), the arthritis self-efficacy scale and a disease activity score by 28 joints (DAS28) at three time points (T1: before NLCM; T2: three days after NLCM completion; and T3: six months after NLCM completion). The effects of NLCM were determined using a generalised estimating equations model. RESULTS After adjusting for several potential confounders, we found that the NLCM implementation decreased the levels of DAS28 (T1 = -0.78; T2 = -0.85; all at P = .01) and TDQ (T1 = -3.86; T2 = -10.57; all at P < .05) and enhanced ASES level for RA patients (T1 = 132.03; T2 = 484.69; all at P < .05). CONCLUSIONS This study adopted a non-randomised, unblinded and uncontrolled intervention, and the findings supported the positive effects of NLCM following the use of a robust statistical method. The findings may serve as a reference for instituting more appropriate interventions for RA patients.
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- Ming-Chi Lu
- Division of Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology, Dalin Tzuchi Hospital, The Buddhist Tzuchi Medical Foundation, Chiayi, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Tainan, Taiwan
- Occupational Safety, Health, and Medicine Research Center, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Rehabilitation Counseling Program, Portland State University, Portland, OR, USA
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- Department of Nursing, Dalin Tzuchi Hospital, The Buddhist Tzuchi Medical Foundation, Chiayi, Taiwan
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- Division of Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology, Dalin Tzuchi Hospital, The Buddhist Tzuchi Medical Foundation, Chiayi, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Occupational Safety, Health, and Medicine Research Center, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Research, Dalin Tzuchi Hospital, The Buddhist Tzuchi Medical Foundation, Chiayi, Taiwan
- Department of Nursing, Tzu Chi University of Science and Technology, Hualien, Taiwan
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Leon Mateos L. Psychosocial aspects of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases. REUMATOLOGIA CLINICA 2020; 16:1-2. [PMID: 30846261 DOI: 10.1016/j.reuma.2019.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2019] [Accepted: 02/04/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Lorenz TK. Interactions between inflammation and female sexual desire and arousal function. CURRENT SEXUAL HEALTH REPORTS 2019; 11:287-299. [PMID: 33312080 PMCID: PMC7731354 DOI: 10.1007/s11930-019-00218-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW To describe the current state of research on interactions between inflammation and female sexual function. RECENT FINDINGS Inflammation may interfere with female sexual desire and arousal via direct (neural) and indirect (endocrine, vascular, social/behavioral) pathways. There are significant sex differences in the effect of inflammation on sexual function, arising from different evolutionary selection pressures on regulation of reproduction. A variety of inflammation-related conditions are associated with risk of female sexual dysfunction, including cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, and chronic pain. SUMMARY Clinical implications include the need for routine assessment for sexual dysfunction in patients with inflammation-related conditions, the potential for anti-inflammatory diets to improve sexual desire and arousal function, and consideration of chronic inflammation as moderator of sexual effects of hormonal treatments. Although the evidence points to a role for inflammation in the development and maintenance of female sexual dysfunction, the precise nature of these associations remains unclear.
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- Tierney K Lorenz
- Department of Psychology and Center for Brain, Biology and Behavior, University of Nebraska at Lincoln
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Boone D, Ronson A, Karsh J. Comparison of Female Sexual Function Index in patients with psoriatic and rheumatoid arthritis and healthy controls. Musculoskeletal Care 2019; 17:226-230. [PMID: 31219665 DOI: 10.1002/msc.1405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2019] [Revised: 04/18/2019] [Accepted: 04/19/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of the recent study was to identify and compare the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) of three female populations: those with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), psoriatic arthritis (PsA), and healthy individuals. METHODS In this descriptive correlational study, convenience sampling was used to recruit 50 female RA patients, 36 female PsA patients and 50 healthy women between June and September 2018. RESULTS The mean ages of the RA patients, PsA patients and healthy controls were, respectively, 53.1 ± 11.8 years, 51.6 ± 13.7 years and 37.4 ± 10.4 years. Controls were significantly younger than RA (p < 0.001) and PsA (p = 0.002) patients. Data including all participants: Based on the total sexual functioning cut-off score of 26.55, 68% of RA patients (34/50), 67% of PsA patients (22/33) and 44% of healthy controls (11/25) met the criteria for sexual dysfunction. Data excluding participants who reported not having had sex in the previous month: Controls had significantly higher FSFI scores than the RA patients across all six domains (p ≤ 0.001) and the overall score (p < 0.001). Controls had significantly higher FSFI scores than the PsA patients across four of the six domains (p ≤ 0.026) and the overall score (p = 0.008). There were no statistically significant differences between the RA and PsA groups. Patient pain, patient global status and Health Assessment Questionnaire scores were not significantly correlated with the total FSFI score in either PsA or RA. CONCLUSIONS These findings demonstrate that decreased sexual functioning is more common in women with RA and PsA when compared with controls. All female patients with RA and PsA should be screened for sexual dysfunction.
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- Denise Boone
- Division of Rheumatology, The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Rheumatology, The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Comparison of sexual function in Tunisian women with rheumatoid arthritis and healthy controls. Clin Rheumatol 2019; 38:3361-3365. [DOI: 10.1007/s10067-019-04726-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2019] [Revised: 07/09/2019] [Accepted: 07/30/2019] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Kars Fertelli T. Effects of Education About Rheumatoid Arthritis and Sexuality on the Sexual Problems of Women With Rheumatoid Arthritis. Clin Nurs Res 2019; 29:189-199. [DOI: 10.1177/1054773819858493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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The present quasi-experimental study was conducted to determine the effects of education about rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and sexuality on the sexual problems of women with RA. The study included 103 women with RA (51 in the experimental group, 52 in the control group). The study data were collected using the Personal Information Form and Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI). The women in the experimental group were provided education on sexuality, while those in the control group received no intervention. The aforementioned scales were administered twice: during the recruitment visit and then 1 month after the intervention. In the second measurement, the mean FSFI score increased in the experimental group, but was low in the control group, with the differences between the two groups being significant. Thus, providing sexual education to women with RA was effective in reducing sexual problems in women.
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Sexual function in female juvenile idiopathic arthritis patients. Adv Rheumatol 2019; 59:13. [DOI: 10.1186/s42358-019-0058-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2018] [Accepted: 03/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Lu MC, Livneh H, Chiu LM, Lai NS, Yeh CC, Tsai TY. A survey of traditional Chinese medicine use among rheumatoid arthritis patients: a claims data–based cohort study. Clin Rheumatol 2019; 38:1393-1400. [DOI: 10.1007/s10067-018-04425-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2018] [Revised: 12/18/2018] [Accepted: 12/28/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Maaita ME, Khreisat BM, Tasso OA, Otom NN, Aljaafreh BM, Abuassaf GM. Prevalence and associated risk factors of female sexual dysfunction among Jordanian women. J Family Med Prim Care 2018; 7:1488-1492. [PMID: 30613547 PMCID: PMC6293887 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_200_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) and the associated risk factors are less studied in the Middle East. This study is designed to determine the prevalence of FSD and its associated risk factors in Jordan. MATERIALS AND METHODS A group of women were interviewed using detailed questionnaire on several aspects of FSD including desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction, and pain disorders. They underwent sociodemographic investigation. Prevalence and risk factors of FSD are calculated in different age groups. RESULTS A total of 470 women aged 32.6 ± 9.6 years are included in this study. Desire problems were detected in 49.4% (232/470) of the studied women, while an arousal problem in 31.9% (150/470) and lubrication problem in 39.2% (184/470). An orgasm problem was detected in 39.57% (186/470) of the studied women, while satisfaction problem was detected in 43.82% (206/470) and pain problem during sexual relation in 19.2% (90/470). There was positive significant correlation between each domain of the FSD and the studied women's age except pain. FSD was found to be significant in women with more than four children (83.3%, P < 0.02), those who had been married for more than 10 years (76.7%, P < 0.02), in women with chronic medical diseases (76.7%, P < 0.02), in unemployed women (76.7%, P < 0.02), and in women not using contraception (75.2%, P < 0.005). There was no significant correlation with the level of education (P < 0.34) and monthly income (P < 0.24). CONCLUSION The prevalence of FSD in Jordan is about 64.7%, the desire disorders are the most prevalent domain of FSD, and age is the most significant risk factor for FSD. Further research is needed with larger and more comprehensive sample to estimate the magnitude of FSD and to confirm its relationship with different risk factors.
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- Maher Elias Maaita
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, King Hussein Medical Center, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, King Hussein Medical Center, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, King Hussein Medical Center, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, King Hussein Medical Center, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, King Hussein Medical Center, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, King Hussein Medical Center, Amman, Jordan
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Zhao S, Li E, Wang J, Luo L, Luo J, Zhao Z. Rheumatoid Arthritis and Risk of Sexual Dysfunction: A Systematic Review and Metaanalysis. J Rheumatol 2018; 45:1375-1382. [DOI: 10.3899/jrheum.170956] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/15/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Objective.It has been reported that there is an association between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and increased susceptibility to sexual dysfunction (SD). This systematic review and metaanalysis aimed to investigate whether RA was a risk factor for SD.Methods.MEDLINE (PubMed), EMBASE, and the Cochrane Library were systematically searched for all studies assessing sexual function in patients with RA. The association between RA and risk of SD was summarized using relative risk (RR) with 95% CI.Results.Overall, 44,745 participants (mean age 43.2 yrs) were included from 7 studies (4 cross-sectional and 3 case-control studies). Of these, 6642 were patients with RA, with the mean disease duration from 5.7 years to 12.17 years. The methodological qualities of the included studies were judged as moderate to high. Synthesis of results demonstrated that RA was significantly associated with an increased risk of SD in females (RR 1.73, 95% CI 1.36–2.22, p < 0.001; heterogeneity: I2 60.3%, p = 0.028) as well as in males (RR 1.99, 95% CI 1.64–2.43, p < 0.001). The outcomes related to the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation approach showed that the absolute effect of RA on SD was 10 more per 1000 (6–15 more); the overall quality of evidence was rated as low.Conclusion.Evidence from included studies indicates that patients with RA have a significantly increased risk of SD, which suggests that both patients and clinicians should be aware of the potential role of RA in the development of SD.
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Leon L, Redondo M, Fernández-Nebro A, Gómez S, Loza E, Montoro M, Garcia-Vicuña R, Galindo M. Expert recommendations on the psychological needs of patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatol Int 2018; 38:2167-2182. [PMID: 29808295 DOI: 10.1007/s00296-018-4057-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2018] [Accepted: 05/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To establish feasible and practical recommendations for the management of the psychological needs of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) from the moment of diagnosis through the course of the disease. METHODS A nominal group meeting was held with an RA expert team including rheumatologists and psychologists, at which a guided discussion addressed the most important psychological and emotional needs in RA. Based on the comments collected, and a literature review, a matrix document of recommendations for telematics discussion was prepared, as well as a Delphi survey to test agreement with these recommendations. Agreement was defined if at least 80% of participants voted ≥ 7 (from 1, totally disagree to 10, totally agree). For each recommendation, the level of evidence and grading of recommendations was established following the Oxford criteria, and the degree of agreement through the Delphi. RESULTS Thirteen recommendations were established, addressing several key processes: (1) identification of psychological problems and needs in patients with RA, and a guideline for their management in daily practice; (2) communication with patients; (3) referral criteria to mental health professionals. CONCLUSIONS These recommendations are intended to help health care professionals openly address the psychological aspects of patients in daily practice to follow and treat them properly.
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- Leticia Leon
- Rheumatology Unit, IDISSC, San Carlos Clinical Hospital, Madrid, Spain.,Faculty of Heath Sciences, Camilo José Cela University, Madrid, Spain
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- Faculty of Heath Sciences, Camilo José Cela University, Madrid, Spain
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- Rheumatology Clinical Management Unit, Biomedical Research Institute in Malaga (IBIMA), Regional University Hospital in Malaga, University of Malaga, Malaga, Spain
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- Pfizer Medical Department, Alcobendas, Madrid, Spain
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- Pfizer Medical Department, Alcobendas, Madrid, Spain
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- Rheumatology Service, 12 de Octubre University Hospital, Av. Cordoba, s/n, 28041, Madrid, Spain.
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Prevalence and patterns of female sexual dysfunction among overweight and obese premenopausal women in Upper Egypt; a cross sectional study. MIDDLE EAST FERTILITY SOCIETY JOURNAL 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mefs.2017.08.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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