Assistive technology for rheumatoid arthritis

Tuntland, Hanne; Kjeken, Ingvild; Nordheim, Lena; Falzon, Louise; Jamtvedt, Gro; Hagen, Kåre Birger

doi:10.1002/14651858.cd006729.pub2

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“…Although smoking is a known risk factor for RA and for more aggressive disease and smokers are likely to respond less to some but not all TNF antagonists ( 93 , 94 ), data are scarce about the effect of smoking cessation on disease activity ( 95 ). Orthoses and assistive devices are occasionally used by RA patients with some evidence of beneficial effect ( 96 – 98 ), but hand splints can even diminish grip strength ( 97 ) thus caution and personalized use is required.…”

Section: Other Non-pharmacological Therapiesmentioning

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Non-pharmacological treatment in difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis

Majnik

Noémi

Böcskei³

et al. 2022

Front. Med.

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Although the management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has improved remarkably with new pharmacological therapies, there is still a significant part of patients not reaching treatment goals. Difficult-to-treat RA (D2TRA) is a complex entity involving several factors apart from persistent inflammation, thereafter requiring a holistic management approach. As pharmacological treatment options are often limited in D2TRA, the need for non-pharmacological treatments (NPT) is even more pronounced. The mechanism of action of non-pharmacological treatments is not well investigated, NPTs seem to have a complex, holistic effect including the immune, neural and endocrine system, which can have a significant additive benefit together with targeted pharmacotherapies in the treatment of D2TRA. In this review we summarize the current knowledge on different NPT in rheumatoid arthritis, and we propose a NPT plan to follow when managing D2TRA patients.

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Section: Other Non-pharmacological Therapiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Non-pharmacological treatment in difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis

Majnik

Noémi

Böcskei³

et al. 2022

Front. Med.

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“…Romatoloji hastaları için kavanoz açıcıları, kolay tutuşlu kaplar gibi birçok yardımcı araç gereç bulunmaktadır. 22 Romatolojik hastalıklarda kullanılan araç gereçler kullanım alanlarına göre aşağıda sınıflandırılmıştır. 22 M Mu ut tf fa ak kt ta a k ku ul ll la an nı ıl la ab bi il le ec ce ek k y ya ar rd dı ım mc cı ı a ar ra aç ç g ge e-r re eç çl le er r: : Elektrikli teneke kutu açıcılar, yiyecek işlemcileri ve dilimleyiciler, tutma mekanizmasına sahip uzun saplı aletler (yüksek veya alçak seviyelerde saklanan eşyaları almak için), mutfak eşyalarını kavramak ve parmak eklemlerine olan stresi azaltmak için kulplar, sabit ya da sabit olmayan kavanoz açıcıları kullanılabilmektedir.…”

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Use of Assistive Devices in Rheumatologic Diseases

Çelik¹,

Oksel²,

Türeyen³

2019

Turkiye Klinikleri J Intern Med

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“…60 Dentre a gama de instrumentos disponíveis para pacientes com AR, as adaptaç ões de utensílios e o uso de órteses são alguns dos principais recursos usados para promover melhoria da preensão, alinhamento biomecânico e redução do estresse articular, permitir o desenvolvimento de atividades e ocupaç ões e contribuir para a funcionalidade e autonomia do paciente. 61 A adaptação de utensílios requer minuciosa análise da atividade desenvolvida pelo paciente, a fim de se determinar quais os principais desafios encontrados e as possíveis soluç ões a serem propostas.…”

Section: Tecnologias Assistivas -óRteses E Adaptaçõesunclassified

Terapia ocupacional na artrite reumatoide: o que o reumatologista precisa saber?

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Pontes

Matheus

et al. 2015

Revista Brasileira de Reumatologia

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Interventions focusing on education and self-management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) by the patient improves adherence and effectiveness of early treatment. The combination of pharmacologic and rehabilitation treatment aims to maximize the possibilities of intervention, delaying the appearance of new symptoms, reducing disability and minimizing sequelae, decreasing the impact of symptoms on patient's functionality. Occupational therapy is a health profession that aims to improve the performance of daily activities by the patient, providing means for the prevention of functional limitations, adaptation to lifestyle changes and maintenance or improvement of psychosocial health. Due to the systemic nature of RA, multidisciplinary follow-up is necessary for the proper management of the impact of the disease on various aspects of life. As a member of the health team, occupational therapists objective to improve and maintaining functional capacity of the patient, preventing the progression of deformities, assisting the process of understanding and coping with the disease and providing means for carrying out the activities required for the engagement of the individual in meaningful occupations, favoring autonomy and independence in self-care activities, employment, educational, social and leisure. The objective of this review is to familiarize the rheumatologist with the tools used for assessment and intervention in occupational therapy, focusing on the application of these principles to the treatment of patients with RA.

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Assistive technology for rheumatoid arthritis

Abstract: Only one trial met the inclusion criteria for this review. Thus, there is very limited evidence for the effect of assistive technology for adults with rheumatoid arthritis and, therefore, an urgent need for high-quality research addressing the effectiveness of commonly used interventions.

Cited by 19 publications

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Non-pharmacological treatment in difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis

Non-pharmacological treatment in difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis

Use of Assistive Devices in Rheumatologic Diseases

Terapia ocupacional na artrite reumatoide: o que o reumatologista precisa saber?

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