Publications by authors named "Line R Knudsen"
Background: The integration of telehealth interventions into clinical practice is frequently delayed, hindering the full adoption. Previously, we developed a digital patient education (PE) programme for self-management in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). While the programme design considered crucial factors to ensure the likelihood of success in clinical practice, there is a need for a systematic evaluation of implementation perspectives.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of a novel digital patient education (PE) programme in improving self-management in patients newly diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Methods: This was a parallel, open-label, two-armed, randomized controlled trial with superiority design. Patients from five rheumatology clinics were randomized into digital PE (intervention) or face-to-face PE (control).
Background: Supporting adherence to medication is an essential part of the treatment and care of patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases. The Compliance Questionnaire Rheumatology (CQR) measures adherence in rheumatic diseases through 19 items covering drug-taking behaviour to identify the reasons for adhering to treatment and the factors that contribute to suboptimal adherence. The objective of this study was to present the translation of the CQR into Danish and the face validity and reliability test.
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- The goal of the study was to understand how patients with rheumatoid arthritis feel about digital education tools that help them manage their condition.
- Patients liked the e-learning program because it was flexible, fun, and they could learn at home, but they missed talking to healthcare providers for support.
- The study concluded that while digital education is helpful, there should be different types offered to meet the needs of patients at different stages of their illness.
Objective: To identify socioeconomic, disease-related, and personal factors associated with participation in remote follow-up in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Methods: Following the implementation of a patient-reported outcome-based remote follow-up intervention in RA patients in Denmark, a cross-sectional study was conducted among 775 prevalent patients. In 2019, an electronic questionnaire was sent to eligible RA patients, covering health literacy and patient experience regarding involvement and confidence with remote care.
Article Synopsis
- Remote care and telehealth can enhance healthcare access for patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases, especially highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic which necessitated alternatives to in-person visits.
- A multidisciplinary task force developed points to consider (PtC) for implementing telehealth, supported by research and group consensus through voting.
- The formulated guidelines emphasize tailoring telehealth to patient needs, ensuring healthcare teams are equipped and trained, and resolving barriers to effective use, aiming to improve care quality and accessibility for individuals with RMD.
Objective: To develop an e-learning education program targeting patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Methods: The development process involved content specification and creative design. It was theoretically framed within theories of multimedia learning and entertainment-education and empirically based on evidence of patient education in rheumatoid arthritis and focus group discussions with stakeholders.
Experiences With Telehealth Followup in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Qualitative Interview Study.
Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken)
September 2018
Objective: To explore the experiences of a patient-reported outcome (PRO)-based telehealth followup from the perspective of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and their experiences of increasing their active role, and responsibility for disease control in particular.
Methods: Adopting a strategy of interpretive description, we conducted individual, semistructured interviews with 15 RA patients participating in a telehealth followup. Participants were selected purposively and consecutively from both sexes and with various ages, disease durations, and disease severity.