title: [Training in coping with illness for patients with chronic polyarthritis: trends and initial results].
abstract: Ten patients with rheumatoid arthritis participated in a controlled study of a cognitive-behavioral group therapy for enhancing the ability to cope with their illness. Results showed a strong tendency in decreasing pain intensity estimates and in depression, and an increase in mood and activation of the participants. Significant changes were found in scales measuring well-being, self-concept and coping with stress. The results encourage a continuation of the group approach and further investigation of its effects in objective outcome measures.
authors.affiliation: Rheumaklinik Oberammergau.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Jungnitsch
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Langhof
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000523:psychology*; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010349:Patient Compliance / Q000523:psychology; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group / Q000379:methods*; D012649:Self Concept; D012803:Sick Role
vernacular_title: Ein Krankheitsbewältigungstraining für Patienten mit chronischer Polyarthritis: Trends und erste Ergebnisse.