effect of educational program on self efficacy of women with rheumatoid arthritis: a randomized controlled clinical trial

ABSTRACT

Background: Rheumatoid Arthritis [RA] is a chronic and inflammatory disorder which is the major cause of disability in adults. Patient training is a vital aspect of nursing care for people with arthritis aiming to enable them to live as independently as possible. In the present study, we aimed to evaluate the effect of the educational program on self-efficacy on women with rheumatoid arthritis