Why the study?
Does a stress management training program reduce pain and depression in patients with rheumatoid arthritis?
Population
92 patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
Comparison
Comprehensive stress management training program vs Standard care control group
Design
Cohort
Authors
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Indirect effects via cognitive changes support potential stress management benefits in RA; leaves open causal efficacy in randomized trials.
Does a stress management training program reduce pain and depression in patients with rheumatoid arthritis?
Decreases in pain and depression following stress management training in RA patients are mediated by improvements in self-efficacy, coping strategies, and reduced helplessness, rather than direct effects.
Rhee et al. (2000) studied this question.
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