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An overview of rheumatoid arthritis

22 February 2006

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

This article aims to inform general nurses about the management of patients with rheumatoid arthritis. It outlines the signs and symptoms, disease processes and...

Improving long-term outcomes for rheumatoid arthritis: evidence-based care

05 November 2010

Primary Health Care

CPD

This article examines the complexities of identifying the signs and symptoms of patients presenting with rheumatoid arthritis. The author outlines the guidelines for...

Patient perceptions of rheumatoid arthritis

06 October 1999

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Rheumatoid arthritis is rarely seen as a serious public health issue, yet it is the single largest cause of disability in the UK (Badley and Tennant 1993). In this...

Intra-articular and soft tissue injections by nurses: preparation for expanded practice

03 May 2000

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Administration of intra-articular and soft tissue injections for rheumatic disease represents an expansion of the nurse’s role. To achieve the benefits of improved...

Pathophysiology of rheumatoid arthritis: nature or nurture?

01 November 2011

Primary Health Care

CPD

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with homeostatic processes in the body and its origins have long intrigued healthcare professionals; does nature or nurture...

Psychological effects of living with rheumatoid arthritis

26 November 2014

Nursing Standard

CPD

Rheumatoid arthritis is a long-term inflammatory condition that can affect physical, psychological and social function. The condition is not curable – although drug...

Managing patients with resistant rheumatoid arthritis

02 July 2008

Nursing Standard

CPD

This article describes the management of patients with difficult to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Pharmacological treatment of patients using disease-modifying and...

Care of patients with rheumatoid arthritis

06 June 2009

Primary Health Care

General

The King’s Fund report on rheumatoid arthritis (RA) found wide variations in the care available to patients with RA, a lack of understanding among health...

Understanding the needs of older people with rheumatoid arthritis: the role of the community nurse

26 November 2009

Nursing Older People

CPD

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have complex management needs, and older people experience additional challenges in accessing care and maintaining function....

Management of foot ulceration in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

24 February 2009

Nursing Standard

Art & science

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are at increased risk of developing foot ulceration. A multidisciplinary approach to the assessment, management and treatment...

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