Exercise interventions in spondyloarthritis
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ABOUT THE PROJECT
Exercise, together with appropriate drug therapy, is recommended as a cornerstone treatment for rheumatic diseases such as spondyloarthritis. Many studies have investigated different forms of exercise for spondyloarthritis, but the optimal dose is still unclear. Lack of clear reporting of what has been achieved from exercise makes it difficult to transfer research findings to clinical practice. To improve this, tools for better reporting have been developed. In this project, we want to investigate whether reporting of exercise interventions has improved over the past 20 years, and whether good reporting is associated with better effects of exercise.
WHAT DOES THE STUDY INVOLVE?
The study is conducted as a systematic review with meta-analysis. The main focus is on how exercise is reported according to checklists and whether reporting has improved over the past 20 years. We will also assess the quality of the included studies and conduct a meta-analysis on the effect of exercise on self-reported disease activity in patients with spondyloarthritis. The project will result in the publication of an article, and the results will be communicated to patients and healthcare professionals.