Evaluation of a rheumatoid arthritis patient education program: impact on knowledge and self-efficacy.
Patient Educ Couns
; 24(1): 55-61, 1994 Aug.
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| ID: mdl-7862595
ABSTRACT
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 are a worthwhile means of improving the non-medical causes of morbidity in rheumatoid arthritis patients and that the two instruments utilized are a valuable means of both demonstrating effectiveness and quality assurance.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Artrite Reumatoide
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Autoimagem
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Conhecimentos, Atitudes e Prática em Saúde
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Educação de Pacientes como Assunto
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
1994
Tipo de documento:
Article