title: Diagnosis and management of patients with Raynaud's phenomenon.
abstract: This article describes the characteristics of Raynaud's phenomenon, focusing on the role of the specialist nurse in diagnosis and management of the condition. Pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment options are discussed, along with the importance of self-management. Advice is provided to help nurses enable patients to minimise episodes and improve symptoms. In the majority of cases, Raynaud's phenomenon is a treatable condition, and patients can learn to self-manage the disease.
authors.affiliation: Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases NHS Foundation Trust, Bath. sue.brown@rnhrd.nhs.uk
authors.forename: Susan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Brown
mesh_terms: D002317:Cardiovascular Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003935:Diagnostic Techniques, Cardiovascular; D006801:Humans; D010808:Physical Examination; D011928:Raynaud Disease / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D012648:Self Care
chemical_list: D002317:Cardiovascular Agents