Trial reportArthritis care & research2019
Randomized Controlled Trial to Evaluate an Internet-Based Self-Management Program in Systemic Sclerosis.
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28 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Pooled it
- Rehabilitation Interventions in Systemic Sclerosis: A Systematic Review and Future Directions.Arthritis care & research · 2022Pooled it
- Self-management interventions in systemic sclerosis: A systematic review.Research in nursing & health · 2021Pooled it
- Moderating Effects of Clinical and Social Factors on Fatigue Improvement After an Online Peer-Led Fatigue Self-management Intervention in People With Systemic Sclerosis: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial.Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation · 2025Trial
- Peer-Led Symptom Management Intervention to Enhance Resilience in People With Systemic Sclerosis: Mediation Analysis From a Randomized Clinical Trial.Arthritis care & research · 2024Trial
- Effects of a Resilience-Building Energy Management Program on Fatigue and Other Symptoms in Systemic Sclerosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Arthritis care & research · 2024Trial
- 'It helps me stay on track': patient experiences using a mobile app for self-management of systemic sclerosis with a focus on fatigue in women.Rheumatology advances in practice · 2026Article
- Applications and Assessment of Social Media in Pediatric Orthopedics: Scoping Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2025Article
- The effect of self-management program performed via telerehabilitation on occupational performance and satisfaction of individuals with systemic sclerosis.The British journal of occupational therapy · 2025Article
- Factors associated with physical function among people with systemic sclerosis: a SPIN cohort cross-sectional study.Rheumatology (Oxford, England) · 2024Article
- Impact of a resilience-building energy management intervention for people with systemic sclerosis: a mixed methods study.Rheumatology advances in practice · 2024Article
- Lifestyle interventions in the management of systemic sclerosis: a systematic review of the literature.Rheumatology advances in practice · 2024Review
- Understanding the measurement relationship between EQ-5D-5L, PROMIS-29 and PROPr.Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation · 2023Article
- Perceived Cognitive Function in People With Systemic Sclerosis: Associations With Symptoms and Daily Life Functioning.Arthritis care & research · 2023Article
- Validity and reliability of the Arabic version of the Self-Efficacy for Managing Chronic Disease scale in rheumatoid arthritis patients.Clinical rheumatology · 2022Article
- Fatigue and activity management education for individuals with systemic sclerosis: Adaptation and feasibility study of an intervention for a rare disease.Musculoskeletal care · 2022Article
- Reliability, validity, and responsiveness to change of the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System self-efficacy for managing chronic conditions measure in systemic sclerosis.Journal of scleroderma and related disorders · 2022Article
- Randomized feasibility trial of the Scleroderma Patient-centered Intervention Network Self-Management (SPIN-SELF) Program.Pilot and feasibility studies · 2022Article
- Evidence on the relationship between PROMIS-29 and EQ-5D: a literature review.Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation · 2022Review
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Abstract
objectiveIn a pilot study, our group showed that an internet-based self-management program improves self-efficacy in systemic sclerosis (SSc). The objective of the current study was to compare an internet-based self-management program to a patient-focused educational book developed to assess measures of self-efficacy and other patient-reported outcomes in patients with SSc.
methodsWe conducted a 16-week randomized, controlled trial.
resultsOf the 267 participants who completed baseline questionnaires and were randomized to the intervention (internet: www.selfmanagescleroderma.com) or control (book) group, 123 participants (93%) in the internet group and 124 participants (94%) in the control group completed the 16-week randomized controlled trial (RCT). The mean ± SD age of all participants was 53.7 ± 11.7 years, 91% were women, and 79.4% had some college or a higher degree. The mean ± SD disease duration after diagnosis of SSc was 8.97 ± 8.50 years. There were no statistical differences between the 2 groups for the primary outcome measure (Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Self-Efficacy for Managing Symptoms: mean change of 0.35 in the internet group versus 0.94 in the control group; P = 0.47) and secondary outcome measures, except the EuroQol 5-domain instrument visual analog scale score (P = 0.05). Internet group participants agreed that the self-management modules were of importance to them, the information was presented clearly, and the website was easy to use and at an appropriate reading level.
conclusionOur RCT showed that the internet-based self-management website was not statistically superior to an educational patient-focused book in improving self-efficacy and other measures. The participants were enthusiastic about the content and presentation of the self-management website.
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