Improved social functioning and role functioning in rheumatic patients using a non-verbal communication tool: Results from a randomized, double-blind, controlled pilot-study
IntroductionPain is a leading symptom in patients with rheumatic diseases, limiting not only physical functioning but also social well-being. This study studied the practicability of colored wristbands as non-verbal communication tools and the effects of these tools on social and role functioning in...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2023-04-01
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| Series: | Frontiers in Medicine |
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| Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2023.1142350/full |