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Factors of importance for reducing fatigue in persons with rheumatoid arthritis: a qualitative interview study.
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- Candidacy 2.0 (CC) - an enhanced theory of access to healthcare for chronic conditions: lessons from a critical interpretive synthesis on access to rheumatoid arthritis care.BMC health services research · 2024Pooled it
- Moderate-to-high intensity exercise with person-centered guidance influences fatigue in older adults with rheumatoid arthritis.Rheumatology international · 2019Trial
- Validation, Reliability, and Clinical Significance of the Arabic Version of Bristol Rheumatoid Arthritis Fatigue Multi-Dimensional Questionnaire.Current rheumatology reviews · 2025Article
- Multimorbidity and Fatigue in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Cross-Sectional Study of a Population-Based Cohort.Rheumatology and therapy · 2020Article
- Factors promoting physical activity in women with fibromyalgia: a qualitative interview study.BMJ open · 2020Article
- Management of Fatigue in Rheumatoid Arthritis.RMD open · 2020Review
- Long-time follow up of physical activity level among older adults with rheumatoid arthritis.European review of aging and physical activity : official journal of the European Group for Research into Elderly and Physical Activity · 2020Article
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Abstract
objectivePhysical activity plays an important role in the treatment of persons with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and is the non-pharmacological intervention with the strongest evidence to reduce fatigue. However, physical activity can be challenging for persons who are fatigued. The aim of this study was to investigate factors of importance for reducing fatigue in persons with RA.
designThis is a qualitative interview study based on semistructured, indepth individual interviews. Interviews were analysed using qualitative content analysis.
participantsParticipants were 12 people with RA recruited from a previous randomised controlled trial of a person-centred treatment model focusing on health-enhancing physical activity and daily balance to lessen fatigue in persons with RA.
settingInterviews were conducted in a hospital setting.
resultsThe analysis resulted in one theme:
conclusionThe participants in this study expressed that physical activity was important in handling fatigue, but also that this insight could only come from personal experience. The use of a person-centred ethic in physiotherapy coaching for patients with fatigue appears to promote sustainable physical activity behaviours by facilitating patients' resources to overcome barriers to physical activity.
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