Abstract

QUICENO, Japcy Margarita  and  VINACCIA, Stefano. Rheumatoid Arthritis: Psychobiological Considerations. Diversitas [online]. 2011, vol.7, n.1, pp.27-41. ISSN 1794-9998.

ln literature the weight of negative emotions in the pathophysiology of rheumatoid arthritis is well known but there is little empirical evidence of positive impact of psychosocial variables on this disease. It is therefore the purpose of this paper to emphasize the psychobiological factors related to rheumatoid arthritis. We describe the epidemiological considerations, establishing physical symptoms, the most important psychosocial factors role of positive and negative emotions, social support, resilience, self-transcendence and the perception of disease in the evolution and prognosis of the rheumatic disease. Conclusion: positive psychosocial variables can promote mental and physical health and reduce negative effect in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

Keywords : rheumatoid arthritis; physiological factors; psychosocial factors.

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