1. EULAR Study group on patient education
(EULAR STOPE)
Who we are
Our current activities
EULAR STOPE is a group of 51 multinational health professionals, rheumatologists and patients interested in patient education within rheumatic and musculoskeletal health care.
EULAR HPR grant awarded to disseminate and assess implementation of the recommendations.
The translation of recommendations done by STOPE country champions in 20 countries and patient research partners.
A survey of professionals and patients across Europe is underway to report in Winter 2019. UK
Austria
Slovenia
Our aims
Be involved
To promote excellence in patient education research.
Disseminate research evidence.
Support implementation of EULAR recommendations that have a patient education approach.
Promote collaboration among professionals and patients interested in patient education across Europe.
Attend STOPE meeting on the 13th June 2019 at Hrs, Room S16.
Join STOPE and support your country champion.
Disseminate the survey to your network.
Share your ideas and form a working group.
Japan, India and Hong Kong
Points of contact
Dr Heidi Zangi
Dr Mwidimi Ndosi
1. Zangi HA, Ndosi M, Adams J, et al. EULAR recommendations for patient education for people with inflammatory arthritis. Ann Rheum Dis. 2015;74(6):954-62