Lara S Chapman, Begonya Alcacer-Pitarch, John D Pauling, Caroline A Flurey, Anthony C Redmond, Pamela Richards, Ariane L Herrick, Peter A Merkel, Susanna Proudman, Hylton B Menz, Philip S Helliwell, Marian T Hannan, Robyn T Domsic, Lesley A Saketkoo, Beverley Shea, Heidi J Siddle
OBJECTIVE: To explore, from patients' perspectives, the symptoms and impact of Raynaud's phenomenon (RP) on the feet of patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc-RP), and to identify which foot-related domains are important to patients. METHODS: Forty participants (34 women) with SSc-RP took part in one of six focus groups held in the United Kingdom or United States. Participants were purposively sampled to ensure diversity in disease type, duration, and ethnicity. The topic guide included questions on RP impact, self-management, and treatment expectations...
February 2, 2024: Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism