Research Abstract
Background
Dietary and physical activity guidelines help improve rheumatoid arthritis patients’ quality of life.
Aim
To evaluate the effect of dietary and physical activity guidelines on quality of life among rheumatoid arthritis patients.
Research design
A quasi experimental (pre-posttest) research design was utilized.
Sample
A purposeful sample of (60) patients of both sexes with rheumatoid arthritis with an age range from 20 to 65 years old.
Setting
The study was conducted in the Department of Rheumatology, Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine at Main Assiut University Hospital.
Tools
Tool (I) Patient's health needs assessment sheet. Tool (II) Disease Activity Scores. Tool (III) Rheumatoid Arthritis Quality of Life Questionnaire.
Results
There was a statistically significant difference between total scores of Disease Activity Scores & Rheumatoid Arthritis Quality of Life Questionnaire in pre and post (3 months) after implementing the dietary and physical activity guidelines as the following (P value = 0.023*, 0.008**) respectively.
Conclusion
Dietary and physical activity guidelines were effective in improving quality of life among rheumatoid arthritis patients.
Recommendation
Concise illustration booklet should be available for patients with rheumatoid arthritis about dietary and physical activity guidelines.
Research Date
Research Journal
Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal
Research Member
Research Pages
252-262
Research Publisher
Assiut University, Faculty of Nursing
Research Vol
11
Research Website
https://journals.ekb.eg/article_302276.html
Research Year
2023