Nonpharmacological interventions for rheumatoid arthritis.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, systemic autoimmune disease characterised by persistent inflammation of synovial joints, often leading to joint destruction and disability. The major goals of treatment are to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, slow down or stop joint damage, prevent disability, and preserve or improve the patient's sense of wellbeing and ability to function.
Shaw
Kelly
K
Population Health, Department of Health and Human Services, Hobart, Tasmania. kelly.shaw@dhhs.tas.gov.au
Zochling
Jane
J
Winzenberg
Tania
T
D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D016896:Treatment Outcome