[Rehabilitation of rheumatic diseases].
Rehabilitation aims at restoration of function and integration of the disabled or chronically ill patient in his social environment. Cooperation of health professionals in a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team is required. Functional deficits are defined on the levels of impairment, activity, and participation. A rehabilitation concept tailored to the individual patient and the use of outcome measures are mandatory. The principles of rehabilitation of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis are outlined.
Wagner
Ernst
E
Rheumasonderkrankenanstalt Baden der NOEGKK, Ludwig-Boltzmann-Forschungsstelle für Epidemiologie rheumatischer Erkrankungen, Institut für Rheumatologie der Kurstadt Baden, Sauerhofstrasse 9-15, A-2500 Baden. rska-med@noegkk.sozvers.at
D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D006801:Humans; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000209:etiology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011788:Quality of Life; D012050:Rehabilitation, Vocational; D012216:Rheumatic Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D012803:Sick Role; D012917:Social Adjustment