What Is Relatives' Role in Arthritis Management? A Qualitative Study of the Perceptions of Patient-Relative Dyads.

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Date publication

janvier 2020

Journal

Patient preference and adherence

Auteurs

Membres identifiés du Cancéropôle Est :
Dr RAT Anne-Christine


Tous les auteurs :
Untas A, Vioulac C, Boujut E, Delannoy C, Poivret D, Rat AC, Beauvais C, Giraudet Le Quintrec JS

Résumé

The main aim of patient education is to maintain or improve quality of life. It is mostly focused on patients even if families might be included. The aim of this study was to explore patients' and relatives' perceptions and experiences about the role of relatives in disease management in chronic inflammatory arthritis in order to provide insight into how patient education programs might include relatives.

Mots clés

caregivers, chronic arthritis, disease management, partner, patient education, quality of life

Référence

Patient Prefer Adherence. 2020 ;14:45-53