Men, rheumatoid arthritis, psychosocial impact and self-management: A narrative review

Flurey, Caroline A.; Kirwan, John; Flurey, Caroline A; Hewlett, Sarah; Rodham, Karen; White, Alan; Kirwan, John R.; Noddings, Robert

Abstract

© SAGE Publications. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease affecting fewer men than women. We systematically reviewed the literature on impact and self-management of rheumatoid arthritis in men. A total of 28 papers were included and grouped into two categories: psychosocial impact of rheumatoid arthritis, and coping and self-management. This review finds gender differences relating to quality of life, work, distress, self-management, coping and support. We conclude that there is a dearth of literature focussing on rheumatoid arthritis in men only, and mixed gender studies include insufficient men to draw strong conclusions about men. Thus, further research is needed to understand the support needs of men with rheumatoid arthritis in depth.

Citation

Kirwan, J., Flurey, C. A., Flurey, C. A., Hewlett, S., Rodham, K., White, A., …Kirwan, J. R. (2016). Men, rheumatoid arthritis, psychosocial impact and self-management: A narrative review. Journal of Health Psychology, 21(10), 2168-2182. https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105315572452

• Journal Article Type: Review
• Online Publication Date: Mar 9, 2015
• Publication Date: Oct 1, 2016
• Deposit Date: Mar 2, 2015
• Journal: Journal of Health Psychology
• Print ISSN: 1359-1053
• Electronic ISSN: 1461-7277
• Publisher: SAGE Publications
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 21
• Issue: 10
• Pages: 2168-2182
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105315572452
• Keywords: men, rheumatoid arthritis, RA, masculinity, self-management, psychosocial, support, coping
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/918821
• Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1359105315572452
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