This study identified the concerns and learning interests of patients with arthritis. The most frequently reported concern of the 197 patients included in this study was that on worsening of condition. A total of 20 concerns were identified and was reduced to the following five: psychological, coping, medication, social, and financial. Patients also identified three learning interests they had, including that of the illness, traditional and nontraditional health management topics. It is important that as practitioners we understand the varying psychological and social needs our patients have.
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Paul_Fortin/publication/12785979_The_Needs_of_Patients_with_Arthritis_The_Patient's_Perspective/links/54a193af0cf257a636037455.pdf