Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease that greatly impacts one's physical and psychosocial well-being. The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences and support needs of adult patients living with RA. A descriptive qualitative study was conducted, and 16 adults with RA were interviewed from October 2013 to January 2014. The transcribed data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Five themes were identified: altered physical capacity and well-being, psychological and emotional challenges, changes in social life, coping strategies, and support received and further support needs. This study provided insights into the experiences and support needs of patients with RA in Singapore. Physical and psychosocial challenges experienced by patients affected their daily and social activities. Patients' needs for variety of support should be addressed.

Transitioning is described as a complex and highly stressful process wherein a nurse goes through a lateral movement from one setting to another, with changes in goals, roles and responsibilities (Chicca & Bindon, 2019). All nurses inevitably undergo at least one transition during their professional careers, with many making multiple transitions for a range of personal, professional and organizational reasons (Chicca & Bindon, 2019). In recent years, the strategic global shift of health service provisions from acute to primary care accentuated this transition. Such changes to the healthcare landscape were warranted to meet the demands associated with an ageing population