Effect of Rehabilitation of Young Patients With Rheumatic Diseases in a Warm Climate. A Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial
Effect of Rehabilitation of Young Patients With Rheumatic Diseases in a Warm Climate. A Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial
Young patients with rheumatic diseases have challenges different from older patients due to their life situation. It has been reported that they do not have the same benefit from age non-specific rehabilitation in warm climate. This trial will test the effect of a specially adapted version of a rehabilitation program delivered in Spain (warm climate) for Norwegian young adults aged 20-35 years.
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
- conditions that might influence ability to fly to Spain and participate in rehabilitation in warm climate (Unstable heart disease, Serious lung disease, Chronic open ulcers, Serious mental health conditions, alcohol or drug addiction, Intolerant of sun and heat)