Management of foot ulceration in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are at increased risk of developing foot ulceration. A multidisciplinary approach to the assessment, management and treatment of foot ulceration is essential to improve patient outcomes and reduce recurrence rates of ulceration. This article outlines the management and prevention of foot ulceration in patients with RA and promotes best practice.
Firth
Jill
J
School of Healthcare, University of Leeds. j.firth@leeds.ac.uk
Siddle
Heidi
H
D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000150:complications*; D001458:Bandages; D019985:Benchmarking; D003646:Debridement; D016523:Foot Ulcer / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006694:Holistic Health; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012008:Recurrence; D012307:Risk Factors; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D014945:Wound Healing