Assessment of the needs of patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis – Scale of Needs of Patients Suffering from Rheumatic Diseases (NPR)

Abstract

Introduction: Rheumatoid arthritis (rheumatoid arthritis) is manifested by pain, stiffness, deformation, and inflammation in the joints, mainly in the hand. There are 2 periods in the course of the disease: exacerbation and remission. Aim of the research: The objective of the study was to assess the needs of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Material and methods: The investigation included 124 patients treated in Krakow hospitals, who were divided into 2 groups: subjects