OP0206-PARE FOOD COMMUNITIES

Background In recent years the focus on healthy food and lifestyle has become a more important part of everyday life for many – with or without RMD. Many NGO-initiatives engaging citizens cooking eating together seen light day; people meet to talk, laugh have good time while making meal. The kitchen is an often discussed topic among volunteers members Danish Rheumatism Association. “Simple” tasks as opening can beans cutting bread be complicated RMDs. fundamentals are different this group people; hence idea communities around “arthritis friendly” unfolded during fall 2019. Objectives main objective create “food communities” RMDs, helping them get better understanding how make friendly food”, dispel myth that it expensive hard, give inspiration working positions assistive devices - resulting in healthier which keep inflammation low quality high. Methods To obtain these objectives, dietitian facilitating 6 three hour “courses” guiding participants through each course theme/subject introduced short presentation. Two responsible booking facilities (often school kitchens free charge), coordination sure everything runs smoothly atmosphere top-notch. An occupational therapist joining one ensure optimal introducing demonstrating devices. One our goals sustainable longer lasting (more than facilitated courses) communities, why volunteer’s responsibility initiate talk about opportunity meeting dietitian. courses aim ability find recipes (provided by DRA) being comfortable ingredients average Dane might not use very often. Furthermore, assumption creates social bonds therefore interest keeping relations. Results About twenty groups all Denmark been so far. feedback from extremely they feel learning inspiring environment having great their new acquaintances. Unfortunately, only community exists after courses. reasons is, doubt, most affected Covid-19 restrictions had impact level bonding feeling ownership. But crucial further engagement. Conclusion concept successful terms creating imparts useful knowledge RMD’s. It seems we need corrections basis communities; small changes helps visualizing overcome challenge absence dietitian, logistics grocery shopping etc. We plan leave out fifth six prepare establish own community” lots food, experiences high spirit. Disclosure Interests None declared