Effect of electronic health interventions on disease activity, medication compliance and quality of life in rheumatoid arthritis: A meta-analysis

Abstract

Review question / Objective: The review aimed to evaluate the effect of electronic health interventions on disease activity, medication compliance and quality of life in rheumatoid arthritis. A systematic review a n d m e t a-a n a l y s i s o f r a n d o m i z e d controlled trials. Rationale: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory rheumatic disease that may lead to disability and impaired health related quality of life. Although RA is i n c u r a b l e , d i s e a s e-m o d i f y i n g a n t irheumatic drugs (DMARDs), and biologic a g e n t s c a n c o n t r o l s y m p t o m a n d inflammation and achieve remission.