Latent class analysis of psychological resilience and influencing factors in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a cross-sectional survey

ConclusionThree classes of RA patients ’ psychological resilience were identified by this study, and these classes were strongly correlated with individual treatment components. It is crucial to take into account the psychological resiliency of female RA patients who do not have a job. In order to improve psychological resilience, heal thcare staff should first increase their comprehension of treat-to-target. Furthermore, people with RA may become more psychologically resilient if they receive more social support.Key Points•Preliminary research found that psychological resilience in RA patients was associated with three latent classes.•In RA patients, psychological resilience was significantly influenced by self-efficacy, fatigue, age, work status, physical pain, and social support.•The fundamental goal of bolstering RA patients ’ psychological resilience is to reaffirm their place in the treatment process, for example, by improving patient compliance and achieving treat-to-target earlier.
Source: Clinical Rheumatology - Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research