Rheumatology Nursing addresses the patients' problems, assessing the effects of the disease both on the body and psychologically and suggesting treatments best suited to the individual patient.

Features:

• Encourages nurses to work in partnership with the patients and their carers, adopting a holistic approach to care
• Covers the needs of all nurses involved with rheumatology patients both in hospital and at home
• Research-based and completely updated to include the latest developments in treatments available

Contents

1. Setting the Scene: the Essence of Rheumatology Nursing
2. The Rheumatic Conditions - An Overview
3. Immunology and Investigative Techniques
4. Addressing the Patient's Problems: Assessing Rheumatic Patients
5. Psychological Aspects
6. Body
7. Image and Sexuality
8. The Social Implications of Rheumatic Disease
9. Pain and Stiffness
10. Fatigue and Sleep
11. Skin and Nutrition
12. The Team Approach to Mobility and Self Care
13. Therapeutic Interventions: Medication in Rheumatic Disease
14. Complementary Therapeutic Interventions
15. Surgical Interventions
16. Patient Education
17. Seamless Care

Index

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