The effectiveness of e-learning in patient education delivered to patients with rheumatoid arthritis: The WebRA study—protocol for a pragmatic randomised controlled trial

Autor: Line Raunsbæk Knudsen, Kirsten Lomborg, Mwidimi Ndosi, Ellen-Margrethe Hauge, Annette de Thurah
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: BMC Rheumatology, Vol 5, Iss 1, Pp 1-11 (2021)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2520-1026
DOI: 10.1186/s41927-021-00226-y
Popis: Abstract Background Patient education is integral to the treatment and care of patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Change is taking place in the organisation of healthcare systems because of a demographic shift towards ageing populations, an increasing use of technology and advancements in digital technologies, allowing for new interventions. This study will aim to evaluate the effectiveness of a newly developed e-learning patient education programme based on self-management that targets patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Methods A pragmatic multi-centre randomised controlled trial is planned. We intend to recruit approximately 200 patients with a new diagnosis (
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