Patient perceived needs and experiences of person-centered care in patients with inflammatory arthritis.

The study only included patients already seeing nurse practitioners, so it does not reflect the experience of those who do not. The population consisted mainly of patients with long-standing, stable disease, so findings may differ for newly diagnosed or active cases. Data collection occurred in winter, a period when arthritis symptoms often worsen, potentially skewing problem reports toward physical domains. This is a cross-sectional survey, so it cannot establish causality or determine if interventions would improve outcomes.

The authors report no conflicts of interest.

Do not assume that high overall satisfaction scores mean all patient needs are met. The study shows that while basic interpersonal care is rated well, specific domains like sexuality, emotions, and household chores are frequently ignored, and patients feel they have little influence on their care.