Although effective, arthritis self-management programs can be challenging to implement.
Rheum With a View
Rituals, symbols, ceremony, and tradition
Patients Add Power to Research Initiatives
A look at how OMERACT involves people with rheumatic disease in its studies
For Arthritis Patients, Good Support Can Be Hard to Find
Some patients receive more support from coworkers than from spouses
Challenges and Joys of Practice in Dubai
Rheumatology report from another world
Bridge the Gap Between Goal and Attainment
Use motivational interviewing to facilitate behavior change for your clients
Tailor the Message for Arthritis Self-Care
Delving into patients’ perceptions of self-management activities
Designed for Translation
Tips to move research into practice through researcher–implementer dialogue
The Difficult Patient Interaction in Rheumatology
How to smooth tough patient encounters
A New Twist in the Consumerization of Healthcare
Who are the new medical consumers? These people behave like medical “shoppers” because they are more mobile than previous generations and are empowered by the Internet. They can research and form opinions about diseases, treatment options, and the best route to recovery—all before stepping foot in to an exam room. This emerging population has been taught that in order to be a health-wise consumer and to get the most value, a patient must take an active role in his or her care.