The EULAR HPR Community

 

EULAR HPR (Health Professionals in Rheumatology) is the network of national organisations of Health Professionals in Rheumatology across Europe, it serves as platform for collaboration and shared information among the different health professionals working with rheumatology. 

The Community's aim is to promote multidisciplinary collaboration in the treatment of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases in Europe. To achieve this,  the committee organises a range of high-quality activities and programmes for its community.

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EULAR HPR Volunteers Handbook

The EULAR HPR Volunteers Handbook is your guide to becoming an active part of our community. It provides an overview of EULAR’s mission and structure, explains the role of volunteers, and highlights the many activities and projects you can contribute to.

Within the handbook, you will also find practical information to support you, including details on travel reimbursements, insurance, and the steps to becoming a volunteer. In addition, it introduces the training and support available to help you grow and make a meaningful impact.

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The EULAR HPR (Health Professionals in Rheumatology) Committee's main function is to promote multidisciplinary collaboration in the treatment of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases in Europe.

The HPR Sub-Committees (Knowledge Translation, Education, Scientific, - hereinafter each "Sub-Committee") have been established by the EULAR Board in accordance with the statutes of EULAR and then by-laws of the Committee.


The Sub-Committees support EULAR's and the Committee's objective, with the aim to organise and promote HPR’s activities. The Sub-Committees do not pursue gainful or self-help purposes.


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EULAR HPR Study Group is a focus group in the area of Health Professionals in Rheumatology.


Our HPR Study Groups:

  1. EULAR non-pharmacological treatment of autoimmune connective tissue diseases Study Group

  2. EULAR Physical Activity and Exercise therapy Study Group

  3. EULAR Foot and Ankle Study Group

  4. EULAR Patient Education Study Group (STOPE)


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WEDNESDAY, 3 JUNE 2026

  • 14:15 - 15:15: EULAR HPR - A welcoming environment, Room: Victoria Room 1.
  • 14:15 - 15:30: Tired is not just a state of mind, Room: George V Room 4.
  • 15:15 - 16:00: HPR HOT Session: Digital Ulcers in Systemic Sclerosis, Room: Victoria Room 1.
  • 16:30 - 17:45: Digital Dialogues: A Fishbowl on Tech-enabled Clinical Practice, George V Room 3.

THURSDAY, 4 JUNE 2026

  • 08:15 - 09:30: HPR Abstract Sessions: Evidence Into Action - Multidisciplinary Approaches to Improve Outcomes in RMD Care, Room:  Victoria Room 1.
  • 08:30 - 09:00: Nature in prevention and RMD management, Room: Meet the EULAR Expert 1.
  • 09:45 - 10:15: The foot and ankle in inflammatory arthritis, Room: Meet the EULAR Expert 2.
  • 10:30 - 11:45: Non-pharmacological interventions to improve quality of life in patients with connective tissue diseases, Room: N2.
  • 10:30 - 11:45: Inflammatory arthropathies and Mental Health: Bridging the Gap, Room:  George V Room 4.
  • 10:30 - 11:45: Assessment of disease activity in Psoriatic Arthritis, Room: Hands-On 2.
  • 12:15 - 13:15: EULAR HPR Move Together Session: Moving Science into Practice, Room: HPR Move Together.
  • 13:30 - 14:45: Assessment of disease activity in Psoriatic Arthritis, Room: Hands-On 2.
  • 14:45 - 16:00: Please mind the gap: Approaches to Implementing Research into Rheumatology Practice, Room: Victoria Room 1.
  • 14:45 - 16:00: Healing Beyond Borders: Transforming Lives Through Inclusive Rheumatology Care, Room: N2.
  • 14:45 - 16:00: Sarcopenia, malnutrition, and osteoporosis in older adults, Room: N3.

FRIDAY, 5 JUNE 2026

  • 08:15 - 09:30: The Microbiome: A Primer for Health Professionals in Rheumatology, Room: Victoria Room 1.
  • 08:30 - 09:00: The foot and ankle in inflammatory arthritis, Room: Meet the EULAR Expert 1.
  • 09:45 - 10:15: Nature in prevention and RMD management, Room: Meet the EULAR Expert 2.
  • 10:30 - 11:45: Redefining patient education: linking knowledge, adherence and change, Room: Victoria Room 1.
  • 10:30 - 11:45: Rethinking care for brighter outcomes in older adults with RMDs, Room:  George V Room 2.
  • 12:15 - 13:15: EULAR HPR Move Together Session: Moving Science into Practice, Room: HPR Move Together.
  • 14:45 - 16:00: The forgotten pandemic: Chronic pain in RMDs, Room: Victoria Room 1.
  • 14:45 - 16:00: Learning from the Real Experts: Patient and Public Voices in Health Professional Education, Room: N2.
  • 14:45 - 16:00: Gout - Let us cure it together, Room:  George V Room 2.
  • 16:15 - 16:45: Work instability in people with inflammatory arthritis, Room: Meet the EULAR Expert 4.

SATURDAY, 6 JUNE 2026

  • 09:00 - 10:15: Mental health matters: Innovative and scalable treatment approaches for patient-centred RMD management, Room: Victoria Room 1.
  • 09:00 - 10:15: From Pain to Progress: Encouraging Exercise and Healthy Living in AxSpA, Room: N1.
  • 10:30 - 11:30: EULAR HPR Move Together Session: Moving Science into Practice, Room: HPR Move Together.
  • 10:45 - 11:15: Work instability in people with inflammatory arthritis, Room: Meet the EULAR Expert 2.
  • 12:00 - 13:15: Muscle Matters: Advancing Care Through Targeted Muscle Fitness, Room: Victoria Room 1.
  • 12:00 - 13:15: Sustainable work in people with RMDs - how are we doing?, Room: N2.
  • 12:00 - 13:15: Digital Health and Technology in Rheumatology - quo vadis?, Room: George V Room 3.
  • 13:15 - 14:45: EULAR 2026 Highlights, Room: Plenary.


The EULAR European Congress of Rheumatology

Explore captivating sessions promoting high-quality research, enhancing clinical practice, and support the professional development of healthcare professionals.  

  • HPR Delegates with access to industry are nurses, physiotherapists or podiatrists.
  • Other HPR Delegates are members of the medical or pharmacy professions who are not nurses, physiotherapists, podiatrists, Delegates or Trainees.
  • Students have free access, they are those studying and under 28 years of age on the first day of the Congress.

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EULAR is pleased to introduce the World Arthritis Day (WAD) Bursaries for 2026, offering member organisations the opportunity to apply for funding to support impactful national activities. This initiative aims to empower organisations to develop creative and meaningful campaigns aligned with the 2025–2026 theme, “Achieve Your Dreams,” highlighting the hopes and aspirations of people living with RMDs and those who support them.


For inspiration, don't forget to take a look at our WAD 2025 campaign and activities.

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The EULAR Health Professionals Research Grant - 23 October

Every year EULAR funds one health professional research project in the field of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) that is in line with the mission, objectives and goals of EULAR.

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EULAR awards up to 10 grants for educational visits for health professionals other than physicians working in the field of rheumatology.

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This programme allows the national HPR presidents to apply for up to two persons from their organisation to visit and learn from another established and active EULAR HPR organisation.

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Explore our educational opportunities to stay informed and elevate your expertise as a healthcare professional with the latest insights on RMD topics:

The EULAR Online Course for Health Professionals is aimed at health professional in rheumatology (HPRs, other than physicians) who play an important role in the management of rheumatic conditions: e.g. nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists and psychologists.

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The overarching aim of this course is to familiarize HPRs in Europe with the basics of EBP and empower them to independently search for the latest research evidence (formulate clinical questions, search, evaluate and apply the best scientific evidence available, with particular attention to RCT studies, systematic reviews, diagnostic accuracy cross-sectional studies and guidelines).

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The EULAR Training course for clinicians and health care professionals to develop or improve practice in RMD-patient education consists of four modules (of approximately 10 hours work each), one on general considerations, one on practice, one on concrete realization of a programme and the last one on its future. All authors are experts in patient education and patients are partners in each module. Please note that not all modules open at the same time. 


The learning objectives are: understand the problematics of chronic rheumatism, understand issues of patient education, develop attitudes in the relationship with the patient, elaborate a programme of patient education, perform an educational diagnosis, design and animate educational workshops evaluate a programme and among different learning objectives. 

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Core elements of the 2018 EULAR recommendations for the management of hand osteoarthritis include patient information, hand exercises and information on joint health and education. However, these recommendations do not provide information about the specific type of exercises and the specific content of patient education. Ac group of health professionals, patient representatives, rheumatologists and researchers collaborated to produce a series of short videos for both patients and health care professionals with practical information about hand osteoarthritis. The videos cover different topics such as basic information about hand osteoarthritis, the patient’s story, instruction for exercises demonstrating of aids to be used in and around the house, and splinting. The project was funded by EULAR and Keele University’s Impact Accelerator Unit. 

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The purpose of the EULAR/ACR Research Exchange Program is to promote the international exchange of clinical and research skills, expertise, and knowledge within rheumatology. The program recognizes outstanding rheumatology professional faculty in both laboratory and clinic-based research, provides exposure to the exciting work being done by colleagues overseas, and creates opportunities for collaboration.

The program supports junior academic rheumatologists, rheumatology professionals and health professionals in rheumatology (HPRs) to travel to Washington, DC, USA, to experience the ACR Convergence 2024, engage in a half-day exchange program with international colleagues, and participate in a site visit at a local institution.

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2027 EULAR Edgar Stene Prize - Call for Submissions from Health Professionals in Rheumatology!

Awarded at the European Congress of Rheumatology, the EULAR Edgar Stene Prize recognises the winner of an essay competition for people affected by rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs). To mark EULAR’s 80th anniversary in 2027, the Prize is expanding beyond its longstanding PARE competition to welcome health professionals, clinicians, and researchers working in the field. 

This special anniversary edition celebrates the progress achieved through collaboration across the rheumatology community, highlighting the shared commitment of patients and professionals to improving the lives of people affected by RMDs. Join the conversation and share your perspective on the theme:

“80 Years of Progress: What do rheumatology advances mean for people living with RMDs today?” 

We invite you to take this special opportunity to help illuminate what 80 years of progress in rheumatology has meant – and what it should mean in the future – for people living with RMDs.

Application deadline: 1 December 2026.

Submit Your Essay

Download the Letter template to EULAR HPR

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  Download the EULAR Edgar Stene Prize Rules for HPR 2027

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  Download the EULAR Edgar Stene Prize Consent Form 2027

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HPR Newsletter

The HPR Newsletter is the main information channel for the Health Professionals in Rheumatology within EULAR. It is published quarterly, featuring the work of HPR and all aspects of multidisciplinary collaboration in rheumatology.


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HPR Webinars

Watch now HPR webinars covering different interesting topics related within the Research Webinar Series. 

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HPR Podcast

Explore episodes of the HPR Podcast, delving into a variety of subjects within the realm of rheumatology that cater to health professionals.

  

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Related Information

EULAR Study Groups

EULAR Study Groups are established networks in their respective fields and play an active part in the research and treatment of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.

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EULAR Task Forces

EULAR Task Forces bring experts in rheumatology fields together to share expertise and facilitate best practice exchange and ongoing medical development. Please see the guidelines on taskforces at this webpage.

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EULAR HPR General Project Proposals 

All EULAR HPR project proposals that do not fit in any of the existing HPR submission frameworks, should be submitted to the HPR department by the following deadlines:

  • 1 September
  • 1 October
  • 1 November
  • 1 February
  • 1 March
  • 1 April
  • 1 May
  • 1 June

The final decision on project and budget approval will be communicated after the internal review processes have been completed.

Download the EULAR Project Proposal template

Submit your proposal to the EULAR HPR Department:
[email protected]



EULAR HPR Newsletter

The HPR Newsletter is the main information channel for the Health Professionals in Rheumatology within EULAR. It is published quarterly, featuring the work of HPR and all aspects of multidisciplinary collaboration in rheumatology.

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EULAR Recommendations

The EULAR Committees regularly establish and publish recommendations for the treatment of various rheumatic disorders. Each of these recommendations are developed by a Task Force of specialists in their field.

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EULAR Member Organisations

Supported by its members, EULAR aims to reduce the burden of rheumatic diseases on the individual and society and to improve the treatment, prevention and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal diseases.

EULAR Health Professionals Associations

EULAR is set up of four types of institutional members: scientific societies, national organisations of people with arthritis/rheumatism and health professionals as well as corporate members.

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