title: An overview of rheumatoid arthritis.
abstract: This article aims to inform general nurses about the management of patients with rheumatoid arthritis. It outlines the signs and symptoms, disease processes and treatment, and highlights the importance of the nurse's role in supporting these patients.
authors.affiliation: Frimley Park Hospital, Frimley, Surrey. sara.burton@fph-tr.nhs.uk
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Burton
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Lloyd
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D018501:Antirheumatic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008019:Life Style; D009720:Nurse Clinicians / Q000458:organization & administration; D024802:Nurse's Role; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012307:Risk Factors; D006113:United Kingdom / Q000453:epidemiology
chemical_list: D018501:Antirheumatic Agents