PSYCHOSOCIAL CHANGES IN PATIENTS WITH RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

AN OBSERVATIONAL CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

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https://doi.org/10.36557/2674-9432.2026v5n3p594-607

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Rheumatoid arthritis, psychosocial aspects, chronic pain

Abstract

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disease characterized by joint inflammation that leads to damage of bone and cartilage tissue. Although the exact cause of RA is not fully understood, genetic, environmental, and immunological factors contribute to its development. RA is incurable and one of the leading causes of chronic pain in Brazil. This study aimed to analyze the psychosocial changes that affect the quality of life of patients with RA in the state of Roraima. Data were collected from medical records and questionnaires at the Specialized Medical Center Coronel Mota (CMECM). The information was analyzed using Microsoft Excel and GraphPad Prism for descriptive statistical analysis. Measures of central tendency, such as mean and median, were calculated to assess data dispersion. The pain caused by RA has a moderate impact on patients' ability to enjoy life, interfering with sleep, work, social relationships, and mobility. It is concluded that patients with chronic pain due to RA experience considerable changes in their psychosocial well-being, which tend to worsen during daily activities. 

 

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Published

2026-05-10

How to Cite

AIRES ALENCAR FERREIRA, Lucas; DE CASTRO E SILVA, Janderson; DA SILVA BRITO, Victor Gabriel; CUNHA ALMEIDA, Heuller Pablo; SILVA DO VALE, José Victor; SILVA FERNANDES, Pedro Henrique; NAKASHIMA, Fabiana; MENDES LIMA, Gabrielle. PSYCHOSOCIAL CHANGES IN PATIENTS WITH RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS: AN OBSERVATIONAL CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY . Periódicos Brasil. Pesquisa Científica, Macapá, Brasil, v. 5, n. 3, p. 594–607, 2026. DOI: 10.36557/2674-9432.2026v5n3p594-607. Disponível em: https://periodicosbrasil.emnuvens.com.br/revista/article/view/935. Acesso em: 16 may. 2026.