2023
DOI: 10.1002/acr2.11551
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Balancing COVID‐19 Risk With Physical and Mental Wellness: Perspectives of Patients With Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases Throughout the Pandemic

Chelsea Rapoport,
Courtney Wells,
Guadalupe Torres
et al.

Abstract: Objective Patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases (ARDs) are at greater risk of COVID‐19 infection and hospitalization, increasing the stress and uncertainty already associated with unpredictable conditions. These may be heightened for patients with ARDs from underrepresented minority backgrounds. This study aimed to explore patient experiences and ARD‐related challenges during the first year of the pandemic. Methods Between December 2020 and May 2021, 60‐minute semistructured interviews were conducted wit… Show more

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“…Different results have been reported in studies from across the globe in patients of systemic rheumatic diseases taking immunosuppressive treatments and suffering from COVID-19. 9,10 In a nationwide cohort study from South Korea, the odds of testing positive for SARS-CoV-2, developing severe COVID-19, and COVID-19-related death were not associated with treatment with any dose of systemic corticosteroids or DMARDs, except in the case of patients receiving 10mg or more of systemic corticosteroids. 10 Though this study is limited due to it being a single-centre study with a small sample size and retrospective study design, we believe it will be beneficial for patients to continue taking their rheumatological treatment regimens to prevent worsening of disease symptoms.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Different results have been reported in studies from across the globe in patients of systemic rheumatic diseases taking immunosuppressive treatments and suffering from COVID-19. 9,10 In a nationwide cohort study from South Korea, the odds of testing positive for SARS-CoV-2, developing severe COVID-19, and COVID-19-related death were not associated with treatment with any dose of systemic corticosteroids or DMARDs, except in the case of patients receiving 10mg or more of systemic corticosteroids. 10 Though this study is limited due to it being a single-centre study with a small sample size and retrospective study design, we believe it will be beneficial for patients to continue taking their rheumatological treatment regimens to prevent worsening of disease symptoms.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%