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The Effects of Compression Gloves on People with Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Perceptions of arthritis glove wear of patients with rheumatoid arthritis and persistent hand pain: A nested questionnaire study within the A‐Gloves trial (2022)
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Hammond, A., Prior, Y., Adams, J., Firth, J., O'Neill, T., & Hough, Y. (2022). Perceptions of arthritis glove wear of patients with rheumatoid arthritis and persistent hand pain: A nested questionnaire study within the A‐Gloves trial. Musculoskeletal Care, 21(2), 405-416. https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.1709

Introduction: Arthritis gloves are prescribed in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) to reduce hand pain, stiffness, and improve hand function. As part of a randomised controlled trial, this study investigated participants’ perceptions of wearing arthritis glo... Read More about Perceptions of arthritis glove wear of patients with rheumatoid arthritis and persistent hand pain: A nested questionnaire study within the A‐Gloves trial.

Does wearing arthritis gloves help with hand pain and function? A qualitative study into patients’ views and experiences (2022)
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Objectives: Arthritis gloves are frequently prescribed to people with undifferentiated inflammatory (UIA) or rheumatoid arthritis (RA), to help reduce hand pain and improve function. Nested within a randomised controlled trial testing the effectivene... Read More about Does wearing arthritis gloves help with hand pain and function? A qualitative study into patients’ views and experiences.