THE ACTUAL STATE OF HOUSING ARRANGEMENTS FOR PEOPLE SUFFERING FROM ARTICULAR RHEUMATISM DISEASE IN SWEDEN

—A study on life environments for people suffering from articular rheumatism Part 2—

Abstract

The main purpose of this study is to prove that pain and aggravation of rheumatism promote housing arrangements. From the results of 8 case studies subjected people suffering from articular rheumatism in Sweden, it became clear the following 3 aspects.
1. Evaluations of Physical Functional QOL were higher, though evaluations of Pain QOL were severe.
2. Some cases were provided assistive devices when they were diagnosed as RA, and then they introduced housing adaptations and the use of assistive devices considering about their pain and symptom.
3. Many cases used transportation support as public provided service. About informal support, their partner provided support for housekeeping and daily activities.