Knowledge attitude and practice of older adults rheumatoid arthritis patients regarding disease management in a cross-sectional study

This study found that older adults patients with RA generally exhibited insufficient knowledge and predominantly negative attitudes toward disease management, although many reported relatively proactive behaviors in managing their condition. Targeted educational interventions are necessary to improve knowledge and attitudes, which may further enhance disease management practices among older adults RA patients.

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Frontiers in Public Health
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2026-03-09
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2026.1763566
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies
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Knowledge attitude and practice of older adults rheumatoid arthritis patients regarding disease management in a cross-sectional study

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Knowledge attitude and practice of older adults rheumatoid arthritis patients regarding disease management in a cross-sectional study

X. Shi, Yan Wu, Rong He, Yue Gou, Qibing Xie, Ying Ouyang, Zhi Wan
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This study found that older adults patients with RA generally exhibited insufficient knowledge and predominantly negative attitudes toward disease management, although many reported relatively proactive behaviors in managing their condition. Targeted educational interventions are necessary to improve knowledge and attitudes, which may further enhance disease management practices among older adults RA patients.

Frontiers in Public HealthVol. 14
Sichuan University (CN), West China Medical Center of Sichuan University (CN), West China Hospital of Sichuan University (CN), Second People’s Hospital of Yibin (CN)
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