title: Effective pain management for patients with arthritis.
abstract: In this article, the authors examine pain management options for patients with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
authors.affiliation: susan.oliver@bigfoot.com
authors.forename: Susan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Oliver
authors.forename: Sarah
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ryan
mesh_terms: D000698:Analgesia / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing*; D000700:Analgesics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001168:Arthritis / Q000150:complications* / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D003863:Depression / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods; D010146:Pain / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D059408:Pain Management; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods; D012648:Self Care / Q000379:methods; D012944:Social Support
chemical_list: D000700:Analgesics; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal