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Erschienen in: Rheumatology International 5/2021

12.03.2021 | COVID-19 | Review Zur Zeit gratis

Increased risk of mental health disorders in patients with RA during the COVID-19 pandemic: a possible surge and solutions

verfasst von: Ansh Bhatia, Manish KC, Latika Gupta

Erschienen in: Rheumatology International | Ausgabe 5/2021

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Abstract

Depression is a common co-morbidity among rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, which may translate into difficulty performing activities of daily living. COVID-19 is an unprecedented disaster that has disrupted lives worldwide and led to a rise in the incidence of mental health disorders. Given the widespread economic devastation due to COVID-19, many RA patients, already susceptible to mental illness, maybe at an increased risk of inaccessibility to medical care, accentuated stress, and consequent worsening of existent mental health disorders, or the onset of new mental health disorders such as anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, or depression. The objective of this review is to assess if there is an increased risk of mental health disorders in patients with RA during the COVID-19 pandemic. Telemedicine has bridged the transition to remote chronic care in the pandemic period, though certain accessibility and technological challenges are to be addressed. Decreased access to care amid lockdowns and a proposed triggering of disease activity in patients with autoimmune disorders may potentially herald a massive spike in incidence or flares of patients diagnosed with RA in the coming months. Such a deluge of cases may be potentially devastating to an overburdened healthcare system. Rheumatologists may need to prepare for this eventuality and explore techniques to provide adequate care during these challenging times. The authors found that there is a significant association between the adverse impact on the mental health of RA patients and the COVID-19 pandemic. However, more research is needed to highlight individual risk factors.
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Metadaten
Titel
Increased risk of mental health disorders in patients with RA during the COVID-19 pandemic: a possible surge and solutions
verfasst von
Ansh Bhatia
Manish KC
Latika Gupta
Publikationsdatum
12.03.2021
Verlag
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Schlagwort
COVID-19
Erschienen in
Rheumatology International / Ausgabe 5/2021
Print ISSN: 0172-8172
Elektronische ISSN: 1437-160X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00296-021-04829-z

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