A Systematic Review of Pain Management Interventions in Arthritis : Evidence from Randomized Controlled Trials in Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis

This study aimed to analyze intervention strategies for pain management in patients with arthritis and to provide implications for clinical practice. A systematic literature search was conducted from February 2015 to February 2025 using electronic databases, including DateBase Periodical Information Academic (DBpia), Korean studies information service (KISS), research information sharing service (RISS), Scholar, and PubMed, with the search terms “osteoarthritis (OA)” or “rheumatoid arthritis (RA)” and “pain” and “intervention”. After applying exclusion criteria, ten studies were selected for final analysis. The findings indicated that exercise-based interventions were the predominant strategies for arthritis pain management. These interventions were effective not only in relieving pain but also in improving physical function, psychological stability, and self-efficacy, thereby contributing to overall health promotion. The results of this review highlight the significance of exercise-centered interventions and may serve as foundational evidence for establishing effective strategies and therapeutic goals in arthritis pain management.