Education programmes for people with arthritis: a comparative study
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN11478835 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN11478835 |
| Secondary identifying numbers | N0077102835; H0643 |
- Submission date
- 12/09/2003
- Registration date
- 12/09/2003
- Last edited
- 22/07/2013
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Musculoskeletal Diseases
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Plain English summary of protocol
Not provided at time of registration
Contact information
Dr A Hammond
Scientific
Scientific
Southern Derbyshire Acute Hosptials NHS Trust
Department of Rheumatology
Derbyshire Royal Infirmary
London Road
Derby
DE1 2QY
United Kingdom
| Phone | +44 (0)1332 347141 ext. 2418 |
|---|---|
| alison.hammond@sdah-tr.trent.nhs.uk |
Study information
| Study design | Randomised controlled trial |
|---|---|
| Primary study design | Interventional |
| Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Study setting(s) | Other |
| Study type | Quality of life |
| Scientific title | |
| Study objectives | Null hypothesis: there is no significant difference in adherence with health behaviours or health status between people with arthritis attending a standard arthritis education programme and an education programme incorporating psycho-educational approaches. |
| Ethics approval(s) | Not provided at time of registration |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Rheumatoid, inflammatory and psoriatic arthritis |
| Intervention | Participants randomly allocated to: 1. Standard Arthritis Education Programme (AEP): 5 x 2 hour weekly programme of education and practical advice delivered by the rheumatology team. Education based on standard practice, e.g., information about rheumatoid arthritis, drugs, exercise, joint protection, relaxation, pain management, benefits, diet. 2. Educational-behavioural programme: two modules of 4 x 2 hour weekly meetings plus a booster meeting: Module 1: Joint Protection and Fatigue Management Specific training on joint protection (approx. 5 hour practical) Module 2: Exercise, Pain and Stress Management Booster meeting (includes drug therapy and test information) Supported by information pack and patient workbook, goal setting, home programme. Joint Sponsor Details: Arthritis Research Campaign (ARC) (UK) Copeman House St Mary's Court St Mary's Gate Chesterfield, Derbyshire S41 7TD United Kingdom Email: info@arc.org.uk Website: http://www.arc.org.uk |
| Intervention type | Other |
| Primary outcome measure | 1. Measures of adherence with self-management strategies 2. Functional, psychological and health status 3. Demographic and health care utilisation information Outcomes will be evaluated using a self-report questionnaire mailed out before and at 6 and 12 months after education. |
| Secondary outcome measures | No secondary outcome measures |
| Overall study start date | 01/07/2001 |
| Completion date | 30/07/2004 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
|---|---|
| Age group | Adult |
| Lower age limit | 18 Years |
| Sex | Both |
| Target number of participants | 150 |
| Key inclusion criteria | 1. People with inflammatory arthritis attending the rheumatology department at DRI (i.e., rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory arthropathy, psoriatic arthritis, seropositive or seronegative arthritis), diagnosed by a Consultant Rheumatologist 2. Aged over 18 years 3. Able to read English 4. Willing and able to attend an Arthritis Education Programme (AEP) |
| Key exclusion criteria | Severe disease/functional problems |
| Date of first enrolment | 01/07/2001 |
| Date of final enrolment | 30/07/2004 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- England
- United Kingdom
Study participating centre
Southern Derbyshire Acute Hosptials NHS Trust
Derby
DE1 2QY
United Kingdom
DE1 2QY
United Kingdom
Sponsor information
Department of Health (UK)
Government
Government
Richmond House
79 Whitehall
London
SW1A 2NL
United Kingdom
| Website | http://www.doh.gov.uk |
|---|
Funders
Funder type
Hospital/treatment centre
Southern Derbyshire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust (UK)
No information available
Arthritis Research Campaign (ARC) (UK)
No information available
Results and Publications
| Intention to publish date | |
|---|---|
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
| IPD sharing plan summary | Not provided at time of registration |
| Publication and dissemination plan | Not provided at time of registration |
| IPD sharing plan |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Results article | results | 01/11/2008 | Yes | No |
