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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...

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...

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...

Management of patients with rheumatoid arthritis

03 October 2007

Nursing Standard

CPD

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease, which mainly affects the peripheral joints. Nurses are integral to the care of patients with this disease....

Living with rheumatoid arthritis: a phenomenological exploration

03 July 1996

Nursing Standard

Clinical

The objective of this research was to elicit the experience of living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) from the patient’s frame of reference and to understand the...

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...

Nurses secure joint success

30 April 2008

Nursing Standard

Feature

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis attending a Bristol hospital are benefiting from an appointment system built around their needs.

Putting pain in perspective

20 August 2008

Nursing Standard

Feature

Cognitive behavioural therapy is improving the quality of life of people with rheumatoid arthritis.

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...

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