Status:
COMPLETED
The Long-term Effectiveness of Case Management for Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis in Taiwan
Lead Sponsor:
Dalin Tzu Chi General Hospital
Conditions:
Arthritis, Rheumatoid
Case Management
Eligibility:
All Genders
20+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Case management (CM) has been recommended as a way of inspiring measurable changes in individual behaviors and improving clinical outcomes for patients with chronic diseases. However, data on its effe...
Detailed Description
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation and progressive damage of the joints that affects 0.5-1.0% of the population worldwide. It usually occurs in in...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Criteria:
- being at least 20 years old at the time of recruitment,
- having no cognitive impairment and severe complications,
- being able to express opinions in either Mandarin or Taiwanese, and
- having a diagnosis of RA.
Exclusion
- being unwillingness to participant this work
- Attending the similar health education program in the past
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2016
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 30 2018
Estimated Enrollment :
96 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03446989
Start Date
August 1 2016
End Date
June 30 2018
Last Update
February 10 2022
Active Locations (1)
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Tzung-Yi Tsai
Chiayi City, Chiayi, Taiwan, 62247