title: The role of the allied health professional in the treatment of arthritis.
abstract: Various aspects of the participation of allied health professionals (AHPs) in the management of rheumatic disease are described, including specific activities of AHPs, the process of referral, and criteria for evaluation of their effectiveness.
mesh_terms: D000488:Allied Health Personnel; D001168:Arthritis / Q000451:nursing / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D003376:Counseling; D004046:Dietetics; D006801:Humans; D009788:Occupational Therapy; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012947:Social Work