AN INTEGRATED APPROACH IN THE MANAGEMENT OF RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS – A NON-INTERVENTIONAL, OBSERVATIONAL STUDY

Abstract

Rheumatoid arthritis is an auto immune disorder mainly affects synovial joints, which is most
common in females than male.Mainly charecterised by the Pain, stiffness in joints, and general
debility,etc. A dramatic shift in drug discovery brings a significant change in RA
management.But these medicines are having their own adverse effects on prolongedusage. In
recent days it is seen that Healthprofessionals looking towards evidence based alternative as well
as complementary therapies along with conventional one to manage chronic conditions like RA.
Such an integrative approach is definitely helpful in improving pain pattern as well as quality of
life in RA patients.