Evaluation of Rheumatoid Arthritis Disease Education Literature

Evaluation of Rheumatoid Arthritis Disease Education Literature: The ERADEL Trial

Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory disease that results in joint inflammation, pain and swelling. It may progress to advance stages that render patients unable to carry out their daily activities. It also results in joints deformity and is a leading cause of disability globally.

Patient education plays an important role in the management of disease. Adequate patient knowledge and awareness about disease may help in incorporating the ailment in daily life. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the benefit of a disease education literature in Urdu language and with culturally relevant illustration for rheumatoid arthritis patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Out-patients with established diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis over 3 months.
2. Participants who are willing to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patients with no rheumatoid arthritis.
2. Patients currently undergoing surgery or had previous history of surgery.
3. Patients who are not willing to participate.
4. In-patients.