GuidelineAnnals of the rheumatic diseases2021
2021 EULAR recommendations for the implementation of self-management strategies in patients with inflammatory arthritis.
Guideline in Annals of the rheumatic diseases, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06308770 (Fatigue in Lupus Intervention Programmes), which is not on this map. Cited by 169 papers, 9 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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Fatigue in Lupus Intervention Programmes (FLIP): A Randomised Controlled Trial Investigating the Effectiveness of Fatigue Management in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Who cites it
169 citing papers in PubMed, 9 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 291 citations in OpenAlex.
- Pooled it
- The 2026 British Society for Rheumatology guideline for the management of children, young people and adults with systemic lupus erythematosus.Rheumatology (Oxford, England) · 2026Guideline
- [Rheuma in motion-A positioning of exercise and movement therapy in chronic inflammatory rheumatic diseases].Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie · 2025Pooled it
- The information required by people with inflammatory arthritis when taking Methotrexate: a mixed-methods systematic review.Rheumatology (Oxford, England) · 2024Pooled it
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- Korean treatment recommendations for patients with axial spondyloarthritis.The Korean journal of internal medicine · 2023Guideline
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- Effectiveness of aquatic exercise in the treatment of inflammatory arthritis: systematic review.Rheumatology international · 2022Pooled it
- Digital Behavioral Therapy Improves Outcome in Patients With Axial Spondyloarthritis and Persistent Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Arthritis care & research · 2026Trial
- The impact of peer support groups on the psychological well-being of patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a randomized controlled trial.Scientific reports · 2025Trial
- Digital Psychological Intervention for Inflammatory Rheumatic Diseases: A Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial.JAMA network open · 2025Trial
- mHealth-Based Self-Management Program for Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Study.Nursing & health sciences · 2024Trial
- Development of the Happy Hands Self-Management App for People with Hand Osteoarthritis: Feasibility Study.JMIR formative research · 2024Trial
- Trial
- Digitally-supported patient-centered asynchronous outpatient follow-up in rheumatoid arthritis - an explorative qualitative study.BMC health services research · 2022Trial
- Waiting for JAK inhibitor safety data.RMD open · 2022Trial
- Association between patient characteristics, demographics, and social determinants of health with treatment-refractory and complex-to-manage psoriatic arthritis.EULAR rheumatology open · 2026Article
- Digital self-management engagement and long-term patient-reported outcome trajectories in inflammatory arthritis: a real-world retrospective cohort study.Clinical rheumatology · 2026Article
- Self-efficacy in idiopathic inflammatory myopathies: associated factors, profiles and patient-reported outcomes.Rheumatology (Oxford, England) · 2026Article
109 more citing papers are in PubMed but not listed here.
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Authors and funding
18 authors at 13 institutions in 12 countries.
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No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.
Abstract
backgroundAn important but often insufficient aspect of care in people with inflammatory arthritis (IA) is empowering patients to acquire a good understanding of their disease and building their ability to deal effectively with the practical, physical and psychological impacts of it. Self-management skills can be helpful in this regard.
objectivesTo develop recommendations for the implementation of self-management strategies in IA.
methodsA multidisciplinary taskforce of 18 members from 11 European countries was convened. A systematic review and other supportive information (survey of healthcare professionals (HCPs) and patient organisations) were used to formulate the recommendations.
resultsThree overarching principles and nine recommendations were formulated. These focused on empowering patients to become active partners of the team and to take a more proactive role. The importance of patient education and key self-management interventions such as problem solving, goal setting and cognitive behavioural therapy were highlighted. Role of patient organisations and HCPs in promoting and signposting patients to available resources has been highlighted through the promotion of physical activity, lifestyle advice, support with mental health aspects and ability to remain at work. Digital healthcare is essential in supporting and optimising self-management and the HCPs need to be aware of available resources to signpost patients.
conclusionThese recommendations support the inclusion of self-management advice and resources in the routine management of people with IA and aim to empower and support patients and encourage a more holistic, patient-centred approach to care which could result in improved patient experience of care and outcomes.
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