Arthritis care and research : the official journal of the Arthritis Health Professions Association
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
A problem-based education program for patients with rheumatoid arthritis: evaluation after three and twelve months.
To develop and evaluate the effect of a new arthritis education program based on a previous study. ⋯ A structured patient education program had positive impact for 3 months, and some improvements were maintained for 12 months. We suggest that patient education should become an integrated part of the total management of rheumatoid arthritis.