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Social Support Systems for Individuals with Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Disorders: Findings from a Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study

  • By

  • Mehreen Somro

  • Karen Durrant

  • William G. Dixon

  • John McBeth

  • Alex MacGregor

  • Max Yates

  • Jenny H. Humphreys

  • May 10, 2026

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    Rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) are a leading cause of disability, significantly impacting patients' quality of life.

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    Three in five patients with RMDs receive regular care, primarily from unpaid family or friends, indicating a hidden economic burden.

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    One in three individuals with RMDs require assistance with daily activities, with many receiving help on a daily basis.

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    The study highlights the need to quantify both formal and informal social care to understand the true economic burden of RMDs.

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    Findings were consistent across urban and rural populations in the UK, suggesting that care patterns are not influenced by geographic location.

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Formal and Informal Social Care in People With Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases: A Cross-Sectional Multicenter Survey

  • by Mehreen Somro, Karen Durrant, William G. Dixon, John McBeth, Alex MacGregor, Max Yates, Jenny H. Humphreys

  • May 10, 2026

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