Nursing research
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Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is an important outcome measure in chronic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, there is a paucity of literature from mainland China on HRQoL and factors that influence it in people with RA. ⋯ Patients with RA in mainland China experience impaired physical and mental health. Targeted and culturally sensitive interventions should be strengthened to improve the HRQoL of this population. Essentials in improving the HRQoL are enhancing self-efficacy, relieving fatigue, delaying the onset of disabilities, increasing social support, and controlling disease activity.