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Survey calls for arthritis and rheumatism support
13 Oct 2008
A new survey has revealed that those suffering from arthritis or rheumatism could have a better quality of life with the right patient support in place.
The online survey, which was conducted as part of World Arthritis Day, showed that with access to professional psychological care and self-management courses, those with the condition coped more effectively.
It was found that 97 per cent of people with rheumatism or arthritis pain suffered emotionally and in five per cent of cases this led to depression. 85 per cent of respondents said with psychological patient support this might be avoided.
Commenting on the news, a spokesman for European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) - one of the groups behind the research - said it was clear a more holistic approach in the treatment of arthritis and rheumatism was needed.
Professor Ferdinand C Breedveld, president of the executive committee of EULAR, said: "This is clearly voiced by both patients and physicians and needs to be recognised and addressed within the structure of national healthcare systems."
World Arthritis Day took place on Sunday October 12th.
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