Online interventions for addressing psychological distress in people with rheumatoid arthritis and other long-term conditions: A systematic review

Psychological distress in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is significantly higher than the general population and impacts disease activity and treatment outcomes. Online interventions have the potential to reach large numbers of patients. This study aimed to identify online interventions for psychological distress and determine their effectiveness in people with RA and other long-term conditions.https://academic.oup.com/rheumatology/article/57/suppl_3/key075.501/4971403?searchresult=

Factors influencing the outcomes of non-pharmacological interventions for managing fatigue across the lifespan of people living with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions: a scoping review protocol

Introduction Fatigue is an important and distressing symptom for many people living with chronic musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions. Many non-pharmacological interventions have been investigated in recent years and some have been demonstrated to be effective in reducing fatigue and fatigue impact, however, there is limited guidance for clinicians to follow regarding the most appropriate management options. The objective of this scoping review is to understand and map the extent of evidence in relation to the factors that relate to the outcome of non-pharmacological interventions on MSK condition-related fatigue across the lifespan.Methods and analysis This scoping review will include evidence relating to people of all ages living with chronic MSK conditions who have been offered a non-pharmacological intervention with either the intention or effect of reducing fatigue and its impact. Databases including AMED, PsycINFO, CINAHLPlus, MEDLINE, EMBASE and Scopus will be searched for peer-reviewed primary research studies published after 1 January 2007 in English language. These findings will be used to identify factors associated with successful interventions and to map gaps in knowledge.Ethics and dissemination Ethical approval was not required for this review. Findings will be disseminated by journal publications, conference presentations and by communicating with relevant healthcare and charity organisations