Current Rheumatology Research

Original Research Open Access

The effect of distance to exercise facilities and sociodemographic factors on pain and function among rheumatology patients

Chi Chi Lau , Levi Bonnell , Bradley J. Tompkins , Dawid Czarny , Amanda G. Kennedy

Clinical features are known to influence pain in patients, but demographic characteristics have been less studied. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to evaluate the relationship of distance to exercise facilities and other demographic factors to the pain and function score, RAPID3 (Routine Assessment of Patient Index Data) in a large rheumatology practice. 

Curr Rheumatol Res, 2026, Volume 6, Issue 1, p1-7 | DOI: 10.46439/rheumatology.6.033

Commentary Open Access

Building a case for digital transformation in rheumatology: Suitability of innovation in the 21st century

Esther Ramlakhan

Rheumatology stands out as a unique specialty filled with possibilities for digital innovation. A recent review entitled” Exploring digital health technology in rheumatology: a scoping review on benefits, challenges, and future possibilities”was the first of its kind to collectively explore digital tools being utilized specifically in rheumatology within the last 10 years.

Curr Rheumatol Res, 2026, Volume 6, Issue 1, p8-12 | DOI: 10.46439/rheumatology.6.034