Objective: Information and education are recommended for patients with inflammatory arthritis including rheumatoid arthritis RA and spondyloarthritis SpA. However, there is no consensus on which knowledge is essential to enhance patients' self-management. The aim of this study was to determine such knowledge. Methods: Based on published knowledge questionnaires KQs collected by a systematic literature review, a list of items was elaborated, classified in domains and sub domains.
A Delphi process was performed with rheumatologists, healthcare professionals and patients in , selecting the items considered useful. Knowledge on non-pharmacological treatment concerned pain and fatigue, physical activity, adaptative skills to personal and professional environment, patient-HP communication and shared decision-making. Conclusion: The present study provides a corpus of knowledge considered essential for patients in the self-management of their arthritis.
The selection of many items reflects recent emphasis on professional recommendations and the patients' perspective. Future work should lead to the development of new updated KQs for patients with inflammatory arthritis.
Keywords: Educational needs; Knowledge questionnaires; Patient education; Patient therapeutic education; Rheumatoid arthritis; Spondyloarthritis. Abstract Objective: Information and education are recommended for patients with inflammatory arthritis including rheumatoid arthritis RA and spondyloarthritis SpA.
Publication types Comparative Study Multicenter Study.
