RT Journal Article
T1 Patients' Experiences Following Osteoarticular Foot Surgery for Rheumatoid Arthritis-Related Deformities: A Qualitative Study.
A1 Campos-Cano, Amparo
A1 Ortega-Ávila, Ana Belén
A1 Díaz-Miguel, Salvador Francisco
A1 Castillo-Domínguez, Alejandro
A1 Lópezosa-Reca, Eva
A1 Gijón-Noguerón, Gabriel
A1 Ramos-Petersen, Laura
A1 Reinoso-Cobo, Andrés
K1 Artritis reumatoide
K1 Pies - Enfermedades
AB Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmunedisease that frequently causes foot deformities, decreasing mobility and quality of life.Although surgical interventions seek to alleviate these alterations, the long-term experiences of patients have not been deeply explored. The aim of this study was to describe theexperiences of patients with RA undergoing osteoarticular surgery to correct acquired footdeformities. Materials and Method: A qualitative study design was used with structuredinterviews including 19 patients with RA treated in a specialised rheumatology service. Thethematic analysis was carried out using the Braun and Clarke thematic analysis, ensuringcompliance with ethical standards and the anonymity of the participants. Results: Fivemain themes were identified: experience with pain before and after surgery; impact onfunctional capacity; complications and need for additional surgeries; emotional impactand quality of life; overall satisfaction with the surgery. While many patients reportedsignificant pain reduction and functional improvements, others faced recurrences of thedeformities, persistent pain, and post-surgical complications. Emotional responses rangedfrom well-being to frustration, depending on surgical outcomes. The five-year follow-upperiod allowed for a comprehensive assessment of the long-term impact of surgery. Therecurrence rate of deformities was notable, and the emotional impact of these recurrenceswas significant, with patients expressing frustration and distress in some cases. Conclusions:The patients’ experiences were heterogeneous, with both positive and negative outcomes.These findings underscore the importance of individualized management and comprehensive follow-up that consider the clinical outcomes, expectations, and emotional well-beingof RA patients undergoing foot surgery
PB MDPI
YR 2025
FD 2025-04-07
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10630/38728
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10630/38728
LA eng
NO Campos-Cano A, Ortega-Avila AB, Diaz-Miguel S, Castillo-Domínguez A, Lopezosa-Reca E, Gijon-Nogueron G, Ramos-Petersen L, Reinoso-Cobo A. Patients' Experiences Following Osteoarticular Foot Surgery for Rheumatoid Arthritis-Related Deformities: A Qualitative Study. Medicina (Kaunas). 2025 Apr 7;61(4):677. doi: 10.3390/medicina61040677. PMID: 40282968; PMCID: PMC12028504.
DS RIUMA. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Málaga
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