[Patient education in rheumatology].
Most of the patients with rheumatic diseases do not know enough about their disease and its treatment. This may influence patient's satisfaction and compliance. Patient education is a useful approach to reduce the negative consequences of the lack of knowledge and non-compliance. Rheumatologists have recognized patient education as an important part of the long-term management of rheumatic diseases.
Abteilung Rheumatologie, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, BRD.
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D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D010349:Patient Compliance; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods*; D012648:Self Care / Q000379:methods
Patientenschulung in der Rheumatologie.