Occupational Performance Problems in Individuals With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Aim: To identify the main occupational performance problems reported by individuals with rheumatoid arthritis and the relationship between these activities with work status of participants . Methods: the investigators conducted a cross-sectional study with 81 patients with RA. Individuals were interviewed the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure. Data was described in frequencies and percentages, and the Pearson's chi-square test was used to determine the asymptotic association between the occupational performance problems with work.

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Key information

Conditions

Rheumatoid Arthritis Arthritis Arthritis, Rheumatoid Autoimmune Diseases Connective Tissue Diseases Immune System Diseases Joint Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Rheumatic Diseases Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Age range

46 year–61 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

About this study

For this cross-sectional study, 81 patients were recruited by convenience at the Clinical Hospital (HC) of the Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), in Brazil.

COPM was applied to identify the main occupational performance problems reported by participants. The COPM is an individual measure of self-awareness about the problems faced when carrying out the activities. It identifies problems in the areas of self-care, productivity, and leisure, and measure the individual's performance and satisfaction regarding these activities

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

over 46 years old;
diagnosed with RA by rheumatologist (American College of Rheumatology);
mental competency as assessed with the Mental State Mini-Examination;
possessed the skills to understand the instructions study.

Exclusion criteria

had undergone surgery in the upper limbs.

Treatment and study plan

observational study

Other

Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) was applied to identify the main occupational performance problems

Primary outcomes

Canadian Occupational Performance Measure

Time frame: June 2009 to August 2010

The COPM protocol is divided into three areas: self-care, productivity, and leisure. Patients define important activities and classify them with a score of one to 10 (a score of one indicated no importance and a score of 10 indicated extreme importance),

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Federal University of Minas Gerais

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Registry information

Official study title

Occupational Performance Problems Frequently Reported by Individuals With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Important dates

Study start: 2009
Primary completion: 2009
Study completion: 2010
First posted: Nov 21, 2016
Registry last updated: Nov 21, 2016

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