title: The management of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
abstract: The scale of arthritis is often underestimated as the term covers about 200 different diseases. The two most common conditions are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Nurses' pivotal role in the care of patients with arthritis requires a combination of knowledge, understanding and expertise.
authors.affiliation: Academic and clinical unit for musculoskeletal nursing, University of Leeds.
authors.forename: Jane
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Tadman
authors.forename: Jackie
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hill
mesh_terms: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018501:Antirheumatic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D000069285:Infliximab; D024802:Nurse's Role; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal; D018501:Antirheumatic Agents; D000069285:Infliximab