Transforming Health Habits: Evaluating an Online Wellness Program for Individuals With Rheumatological Conditions
Terry L. Wahls
Summary
The goal of this project is to critically evaluate the effectiveness of an online health program designed to improve diet and self-care in patients with rheumatological conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis (RA), Sjogren's syndrome (SS), systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD), psoriatic arthritis (PsA), Additionally, investigators will assess the program's effectiveness, as well as the challenges and facilitators involved in using an online wellness program to reduce fatigue and enhance the quality of life in patients suffering from these conditions.
Description
The goal of this project is to critically evaluate the effectiveness of an online health program designed to improve diet and self-care in patients with rheumatological conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis (RA), Sjogren's syndrome (SS), systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD), psoriatic arthritis (PsA),. Additionally, we will assess the program's effectiveness, as well as the challenges and facilitators involved in using an online wellness program to reduce fatigue and enhance the quality of life in patients suffering from these conditions. Once the el…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–100 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion criteria: 1. A diagnosis of one of the following: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren's Syndrome, Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), Mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD), or Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA), as documented by their treating specialist or primary care provider, as reported by the participant. 2. Must be age 18 and older, at time of consent. 3. Must be fluent in both speaking and reading English. \*Study participant must be able to read and comprehend informed consent document and speak with study staff about study document content. Study staff will use discretion in de…
Interventions
- BehavioralCreating Health Online Course
Immediate access to an online audio and video course with education about strategies to grow and improve resilience, diet quality, exercise, stress reduction and self-care
- BehavioralDelayed access to Creating Health Online Course
Delayed access (12-week delay) to an online audio and video course with education about strategies to grow and improve resilience, diet quality, exercise, stress reduction and self-care
Location
- Univeristy of IowaIowa City, Iowa