Potential Impact of Online Self-Help Groups on Knowledge, Attitudes, and Quality of Life on Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis Study, in Saudi Arabia 2023/2024

• Published in: Annals of Rheumatology and Autoimmunity Vol. 4; no. 3; pp. 65 - 70
• Main Authors: Alkhdairi, Ahmad Abdulaziz, Alsugair, Mashael Mohammed, Alrashdi, Mousa Naser, Alrasheedi, Sami Moteq, Alzweihari, Ali Mohammed, Alharbi, Mariyyah Muqbil, Alqubays, Mayyaz Mohammed, Aljemeeli, Feras Abdulrahman
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: India Wolters Kluwer - Medknow 01.09.2024
• Edition: 2
• Subjects: Original Article; Telegram; quality of life; self-help; rheumatoid arthritis; Groups; WhatsApp

Abstract Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by symmetrical inflammation of the joints and reduced quality of life (QoL). Limited research exists on how online self-help groups contribute to knowledge acquisition and enhancement. Aims: This study aims...