Rheumatoid Arthritis patient journey map

"R.A. IS FOR OLD PEOPLE. Researches and gains knowledge about RA, but not engaged in support groups, boards, etc. "I FEEL LIKE MY LIFE IS OVER." "IT'STHE HARDEST THING TO GET USED TO." Denial and fear Trouble adjusting to disease limitations Comes to grips with diagnosis Depression and isolation IT'S so FRUST- RATING." Diagnosis Realization Acceptance "I need to take control of my RA before it con trols me" Works collaboratively with HCP; partikpating in support groups, boards, etc Welcome to Engagement NEW LIFE "I'm learning how much my body can take.and working with it Cost baniers Misunderstand medication efficacy Engagement Tries behavior changes EFEOS ARE Side effects or lack of EMIAR disease management RASNG PAINFUL AND SCAR "What I'm doing is helping manage my RA Becomes advocate TS UIE MY JOINTS ARE FILUD WITH CSHED GASS Mismanagement of "I'm a SUPERHERO!" Engagement "Tm learning to adapt and conquer." diseaseflare-ups Compliance issues Disease Engagement management success! Has success with medication and behavioral changes