title: Management of digital ulcers related to systemic sclerosis.
abstract: This article discusses the role of the nurse specialist in the management of patients with systemic sclerosis, focusing on helping patients to deal with the physical, psychological and social effects associated with digital ulcers.
authors.affiliation: Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases NHS Foundation Trust, Bath. Sue.Brown@rnhrd.nhs.uk
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Brown
mesh_terms: D003266:Continuity of Patient Care; D005385:Fingers; D006801:Humans; D016294:Models, Nursing; D009720:Nurse Clinicians / Q000458:organization & administration*; D024802:Nurse's Role; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012042:Registries; D012595:Scleroderma, Systemic / Q000150:complications*; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012944:Social Support