Management of patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease, which mainly affects the peripheral joints. Nurses are integral to the care of patients with this disease. This article discusses the role of the rheumatology nurse in the management of patients with this disabling condition.
Cornell
Patricia
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Rheumatology Department, Poole Hospital NHS Trust, Poole. trish.cornell@poole.nhs.uk
D000553:Ambulatory Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018501:Antirheumatic Agents / Q000145:classification / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000150:complications / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology; D017281:Cost of Illness; D003863:Depression / Q000209:etiology; D015277:Hotlines; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D007857:Leadership; D009720:Nurse Clinicians / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000523:psychology; D024802:Nurse's Role / Q000523:psychology; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012219:Rheumatology; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D012944:Social Support
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D018501:Antirheumatic Agents