Publications by authors named "Marine Piessens"
Rheumatology (Oxford)
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study explored whether smartphone applications could help individuals manage rheumatoid arthritis (RA) by assessing their engagement and any negative psychological impacts.
- Conducted as a multicentre randomized controlled trial, 122 participants were assigned to either usual care or one of two app-based self-management interventions, focusing on patient education, goal-setting, and remote monitoring over 16 weeks.
- Results showed no significant improvement in self-efficacy compared to usual care, but the remote monitoring did not increase pain catastrophizing, suggesting the psychological impact of app use is minimal.
