An overview of rheumatoid arthritis.

S Burton, M Lloyd

Journal: Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987) 2006;20(24):46-9

PMID: 16526162

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Abstract

This article aims to inform general nurses about the management of patients with rheumatoid arthritis. It outlines the signs and symptoms, disease processes and treatment, and highlights the importance of the nurse's role in supporting these patients.

Address: Frimley Park Hospital, Frimley, Surrey. [email protected]

DOI: 10.7748/ns2006.02.20.24.46.c4075

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MeSH Terms: Adaptation, Psychological, Antirheumatic Agents, Arthritis, Rheumatoid, Humans, Incidence, Life Style, Nurse Clinicians, Nurse's Role, Patient Care Team, Patient Education as Topic, Risk Factors, United Kingdom