Research progress in non-pharmacological management of hand pain in rheumatoid arthritis

The management goals of rheumatoid arthritis are to control pain and disease activity, prevent joint damage, restore function, and improve quality of life.Hand joint pain is a common symptom of rheumatoid arthritis and currently cannot be cured.Systematic symptom management protocols have been established abroad, while management often relies on clinical experience in China.This paper summarized the mechanisms of hand pain in rheumatoid arthritis and non-pharmacological intervention strategies, aiming to provide a scientific basis for patient management.