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An integrated approach to the treatment of Rheumatic diseases: the role of psychological interventions.

Rheumatology international
December 1, 2024
Sholpan Bekarissova et al. (3 authors)
Journal ArticleReviewHuman Study
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to examine the role of psychological interventions, including mindfulness-based practices, in improving emotional well-being, reducing pain, and enhancing quality of life for patients with rheumatic diseases.

Results Summary

The study found that mindfulness-based practices, along with other psychological interventions, improved emotional well-being, helped reduce pain, and enhanced overall quality of life in patients with rheumatic diseases. The review highlighted the bidirectional relationship between psychological stress and inflammatory disease pathophysiology.

Population

Patients with rheumatic diseases experiencing psycho-emotional disorders such as depression, anxiety, and stress.

Effective Dosage

Not specified

Duration

Not specified

Interactions

None mentioned

Extracted Claims (23)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
mind-body therapies
increase
emotional well-being
patients with rheumatic diseases
-
improve
#1
mind-body therapies
decrease
pain
patients with rheumatic diseases
-
help reduce
#2
mind-body therapies
increase
overall quality of life
patients with rheumatic diseases
-
enhance
#3
cognitive behavioral therapy
increase
emotional well-being
patients with rheumatic diseases
-
improve
#4
cognitive behavioral therapy
decrease
pain
patients with rheumatic diseases
-
help reduce
#5
cognitive behavioral therapy
increase
overall quality of life
patients with rheumatic diseases
-
enhance
#6
acceptance and commitment therapy
increase
emotional well-being
patients with rheumatic diseases
-
improve
#7
acceptance and commitment therapy
decrease
pain
patients with rheumatic diseases
-
help reduce
#8
acceptance and commitment therapy
increase
overall quality of life
patients with rheumatic diseases
-
enhance
#9
mindfulness-based practices
increase
emotional well-being
patients with rheumatic diseases
-
improve
#10
mindfulness-based practices
decrease
pain
patients with rheumatic diseases
-
help reduce
#11
mindfulness-based practices
increase
overall quality of life
patients with rheumatic diseases
-
enhance
#12
meditation
increase
emotional well-being
patients with rheumatic diseases
-
improve
#13
meditation
decrease
pain
patients with rheumatic diseases
-
help reduce
#14
meditation
increase
overall quality of life
patients with rheumatic diseases
-
enhance
#15
yoga
increase
emotional well-being
patients with rheumatic diseases
-
improve
#16
yoga
decrease
pain
patients with rheumatic diseases
-
help reduce
#17
yoga
increase
overall quality of life
patients with rheumatic diseases
-
enhance
#18
tai chi
increase
emotional well-being
patients with rheumatic diseases
-
improve
#19
tai chi
decrease
pain
patients with rheumatic diseases
-
help reduce
#20
tai chi
increase
overall quality of life
patients with rheumatic diseases
-
enhance
#21
holistic treatment model incorporating pharmacological care, physical rehabilitation, and psychological support
increase
rheumatic diseases
patients with rheumatic diseases
-
fosters more effective management
#22
holistic treatment model incorporating pharmacological care, physical rehabilitation, and psychological support
increase
functional outcomes
patients with rheumatic diseases
-
promoting better
#23
Abstract

Rheumatic diseases are chronic conditions that often result in significant physical and psychological challenges, reducing patients' quality of life and increasing the economic burden on healthcare systems. This study examines the vital role of psychological interventions in the comprehensive treatment of rheumatic diseases. The findings reveal a high prevalence of psycho-emotional disorders such as depression, anxiety, and stress among these patients, which can worsen disease progression and hinder treatment adherence. The review highlights the bidirectional relationship between the central nervous and immune systems, showing how psychological stress influences the pathophysiology of inflammatory diseases. Various psychological interventions are explored, including mind-body therapies, cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and mindfulness-based practices such as meditation, yoga, and tai chi. These approaches improve emotional well-being, help reduce pain, and enhance overall quality of life. The article emphasizes a holistic treatment model incorporating pharmacological care, physical rehabilitation, and psychological support. This integrated approach fosters more effective management of rheumatic diseases by addressing their complex nature and promoting better functional outcomes. The study advocates for the seamless incorporation of psychological support into routine clinical practice tailored to the biopsychosocial profile of each patient. Future research should focus on identifying the most effective psychological interventions for different patient groups to enhance the quality of life for individuals with rheumatic diseases.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
HumansRheumatic DiseasesQuality of LifeCognitive Behavioral TherapyStress, PsychologicalTreatment OutcomeMind-Body TherapiesMindfulnessPsychosocial Intervention
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Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy80/10
Quality75/10
Citation Metrics
Total Citations2
Citations/Year2.0
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.50
Weight Score2.60
Normalized Score0.67
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