Patient and Healthcare Provider Experience With Rheumatoid Arthritis in Northern Ontario, Canada: A Qualitative Descriptive Study
Nancy Lightfoot, David Marsh, Sherry Mongeau, Susan Boyko, Behdin Nowrouzi‐Kia, Lucio Fabris · 2024
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Description
Nancy Lightfoot and co-authors published this interview study in 2024 on rheumatoid arthritis care in Northern Ontario, Canada. The disease is a long-lasting joint condition that can disable, and it hits older adults and northern communities hardest. The team spoke with 18 patients, 6 family doctors, 6 pharmacists, and a group of specialist arthritis providers who treat northern patients.
Patients stressed acting on early symptoms, speaking up for themselves, and the need for more local specialists. They also said they were satisfied with their providers. Doctors wanted better training in the disease and a bigger role in starting treatment. Pharmacists described their work as educators who also watch for drug clashes and help with insurance. Across all groups, the study calls for more public education and closer teamwork among providers in the north.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Nancy Lightfoot, David Marsh, Sherry Mongeau, Susan Boyko, Behdin Nowrouzi‐Kia, Lucio Fabris |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2024 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 37 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |