FRI0739-HPR Expert recommendations on psychological needs of patients with rheumatoid arthritis. (12th June 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: León, L.; Redondo, M.; Fernández-Nebro, A.; Gómez, S.; Loza, E.; Montoro, M.; García-Vicuña, R.; Galindo, M.
• Is Part Of: Annals of the rheumatic diseases. Volume 77(2018)Supplement 2
• Page Start: 1816
• Page End: 1816
• Publication Date: 2018-06-12
• Subjects: Rheumatism -- Periodicals; 616.723005
• DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2018-eular.6314
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0003-4967

Abstract

Abstract : Objectives: To generate recommendations in order to: 1) Optimize the management of psychological needs of RA patients, their family and caregivers; 2) Promote and improve communication and decision making with patients; 3) Establish referral criteria to mental health professionals. Methods: A nominal group meeting of RA experts, rheumatologists and psychologists was held, in which the most important psychological and emotional needs and related aspects in RA were addressed. With an extensive review of the literature, a set of preliminary recommendations was generated that the experts discussed and modified. The definitive recommendations were voted in a Delphi which was extended to 20 more professionals. Participants voted from 1 (strongly disagree) to 10 (totally agree). Agreement was considered if at least 70% voted ≥7 (GA). Each recommendation was assigned a level of evidence (LE) and a grade of recommendation (GR) according to the Center for Evidence Based Medicine of Oxford. Results: A total of 13 recommendations were generated (see table 1). Conclusions: These recommendations will help health professionals address psychological needs of the patient in daily practice, in order to manage them and improve patient's quality of life. Disclosure of Interest: None declared