title: Management of patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Rheumatology Department, Poole Hospital NHS Trust, Poole. trish.cornell@poole.nhs.uk
authors.forename: Patricia
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Cornell
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D018501:Antirheumatic Agents