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Review
. 2025 Jul 14;13(14):1691.
doi: 10.3390/healthcare13141691.

Healthcare Interventions in the Management of Rheumatic Diseases: A Narrative Analysis of Effectiveness and Emerging Strategies

Gabriela Isabela Verga Răuță  1   2 , Alexia Anastasia Ștefania Baltă  1   3 , Diana-Andreea Ciortea  1   4 , Carmen Loredana Petrea Cliveți  1   2 , Mariana Șerban Grădinaru  2 , Mădălina Nicoleta Matei  1   2 , Gabriela Gurău  1   2 , Victoria-Cristina Șuța  5   6 , Doina Carina Voinescu  1   3
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Healthcare Interventions in the Management of Rheumatic Diseases: A Narrative Analysis of Effectiveness and Emerging Strategies

Gabriela Isabela Verga Răuță et al. Healthcare (Basel). .

Abstract

Background and aims: Rheumatic diseases are chronic, progressive conditions associated with severe pain, joint damage, disability, and even death. Healthcare interventions play a critical role in symptom management, patient education, and adherence to treatment plans. This study evaluates the role of healthcare interventions in the management of patients with rheumatic diseases, focusing on pain management, functional rehabilitation, patient education, and multidisciplinary collaboration. In addition, barriers to optimal care and potential solutions, including digital health technologies, are explored.

Materials and methods: We conducted a narrative review of the scientific literature. Studies published between 2014 and 2025 were selected from PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Elsevier, Springer, Frontiers, and Wiley Online Library. Key areas of review included nurse-led pain management, education programs, and the impact of interdisciplinary care on patient outcomes.

Results: Nursing interventions significantly improve pain control, treatment adherence, and self-management skills in patients with rheumatic diseases. Multidisciplinary approaches improve functional rehabilitation and increase quality of life in patients with rheumatic conditions. However, barriers such as insufficient health care resources, lack of patient awareness, and disparities in the availability of services hinder effective care delivery.

Conclusions: A structured, multidisciplinary approach integrating healthcare interventions, digital health solutions, and patient-centered education is essential to optimize the management of rheumatic diseases. Future research should focus on improving access to non-pharmacological therapies and standardizing healthcare protocols for better patient outcomes.

Keywords: functional rehabilitation; healthcare accessibility; multidisciplinary care; nursing interventions; pain management; patient education; rheumatic diseases.

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The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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