Currently, there is no clear etiology for inflammatory arthritis, nor is there a definitive cure. Existing treatments have been shown to maintain daily function, delay onset of disability and alleviate pain. These include traditional medical treatment such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), low-dose oral glucocorticoids, disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs), and biologic agents to control local inflammatory processes (Altman et al., 2000; American College of Rheumatology, 2002). Although medications for self-care of patients are important, both educational programs and peer support have played historic yet vital roles in helping individuals with inflammatory arthritis better cope with their disease (Penninx et al., 1997; Tucker and Kirwan, 1991)