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The Use of a Health Management Tool in a Clinic Setting to Improve Self-Efficacy in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients: a Randomized Clinical Trial.
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Health Log for Rheumatoid Arthritis. Completed, enrolled 67 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The goal of the present study is to determine if a health management tool improves self-efficacy, satisfaction with the doctor's visit, and agreement of the statement "How satisfied are you that your concerns were addressed during your clinic visit today" over time.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
The Health Log consists of a permanent booklet and a refillable health log version that is filled out before each doctor's appointment. The permanent booklet has areas to record: * Personal information and emergency contact(s) * Physician names and contact information * Insurance information * Medications, vitamins and supplements * Surgeries * Health history The booklet also includes suggested questions you may want to ask your Rheumatologist about medications, lifestyle, or future/status. The refillable health log includes questions about pain, fatigue,overall status from the Multi-Dimensional Health Assessment Questionnaire (MDHAQ), and a modified Arthritic Pain and Joint Evaluation. It also has space to write questions for the doctor's visit and prescription refills needed.