The effectiveness of smart healthcare for patients with rheumatoid arthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Smart healthcare interventions show promise in reducing disease activity and improving physical function and quality of life in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. While these findings support the potential value of digital health solutions in RA management, further validation through more rigorous methodological designs is needed to confirm long-term effectiveness and clinical utility.

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PLoS ONE
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2026-01-08
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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0340074
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies
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Smart healthcare interventions show promise in reducing disease activity and improving physical function and quality of life in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. While these findings support the potential value of digital health solutions in RA management, further validation through more rigorous methodological designs is needed to confirm long-term effectiveness and clinical utility.

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