Oral health education for systemic sclerosis patients: A booklet report.

Purpose/objectives: Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a rare chronic autoimmune disease characterized by vascular abnormalities and connective tissue disorders. In 2021, the multidisciplinary team of the university hospital recognized a demand for oral health information among SSc patients. This study aims to describe the development of an SSc oral health booklet and its validation by people with SSc.

Factors Associated With Activity Limitations in People With Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Objective: We evaluated factors contributing to activity limitations in people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) according to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health model.

Method: In a cross-sectional study, we measured five activity constructs in 81 people with RA.

Results: Multiple regression analysis revealed the following results for the five constructs: (1) RA Activities (R² = .