Evaluation of a rheumatoid arthritis patient education program: impact on knowledge and self-efficacy

We have evaluated the effects of an education program on the knowledge and self-efficacy of 51 rheumatoid arthritis patients, using two previously validated questionnaires. At completion of the program, both knowledge and self-efficacy were significantly improved and this was maintained at follow-up...

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Published inPatient education and counseling Vol. 24; no. 1; pp. 55 - 61
Main Authors Davis, Paul, Busch, Angela J., Lowe, Joanna C., Taniguchi, Joanne, Djkowich, Birthe
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Ireland Elsevier Ireland Ltd 01.08.1994
Subjects
Arthritis, Rheumatoid - psychology
Arthritis, Rheumatoid - rehabilitation
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Nursing
Patient education
Patient Education as Topic
Program Evaluation
Rheumatoid arthritis
Self Concept
Patient education
Rheumatoid arthritis
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Summary:We have evaluated the effects of an education program on the knowledge and self-efficacy of 51 rheumatoid arthritis patients, using two previously validated questionnaires. At completion of the program, both knowledge and self-efficacy were significantly improved and this was maintained at follow-up. However, there was no correlation between knowledge and self-efficacy at baseline and follow-up, suggesting that these variables improved independently of each other. We conclude that education programs area worthwhile means of improving the non-medical causes of morbidity in rheumatoid arthritis patients and that the two instruments utilized area valuable means of both demonstrating effectiveness and quality assurance.
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ISSN:0738-3991
1873-5134
DOI:10.1016/0738-3991(94)90025-6