Rehabilitation Dose and Rheumatoid Arthritis

The podcast episode discusses a recent study on rehabilitation dose in adults with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and its association with clinical outcomes. The study aimed to address the need for a comprehensive treatment plan that includes rehabilitation alongside medication. The researchers used data from the Forward Data Bank, a longitudinal data source that collects patient-reported outcomes and safety information every six months. The results showed that a higher rehabilitation dose, measured by the number of visits to physical or occupational therapists, was associated with greater improvement in physical function. The study highlights the importance of considering rehabilitation as a vital treatment modality for RA patients.