Age

18–65

Sex

ALL

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

Adults aged between 18 and 65 years.
Diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) by a rheumatologist.
Disease in a stable phase (remission or low disease activity).
Access to a smartphone or tablet and sufficient proficiency in using mobile applications.
Cognitive sufficiency to provide written and verbal informed consent in Turkish.

Presence of acute RA flare-ups.
Severe psychiatric diagnoses (e.g., psychosis, bipolar disorder, or severe major depression).
Severe cognitive impairment or dementia.
Pregnancy.
Regular practice of meditation or mindfulness within the last 6 months.
Participation in any other stress management program within the last 3 months.
Receipt of mental health services within the last 6 months.

Mobile App-Based Yoga and Meditation in Rheumatoid Arthritis