Ailsa Bosworth CEO National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS)
Preface
Sarah Ryan
Chapter 1: Osteoarthritis
Gail Parsons UK; Dottie Roberts, US
• Aims of chapter – overall purpose
• Learning outcomes – what the nurse will be able to do at the end of the chapter
• What the nurse should know about:
• Summary of main points for learning – as a bullet list in a box
• Suggested further study
• References
Chapter 2: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Jette Primdahl, Denmark
• Aims of chapter – overall purpose
• Learning outcomes – what the nurse will be able to do at the end of the chapter
• What the nurse should know about:
• Summary of main points for learning – as a bullet list in a box
• Suggested further study
• References
Chapter 3: Gout
Dr Andrew Finney, UK
• Aims of chapter – overall purpose
• Learning outcomes – what the nurse will be able to do at the end of this chapter and following further study
• What the nurse should know about:
• Summary of main points for learning – as a bullet list in a box
• Suggested further study
• References
Chapter 4. Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Anne O’Brien, UK
• Aims of chapter – overall purpose
• Learning outcomes – what the nurse will be able to do at the end of this chapter and following further study
• What the nurse should know about:
• Summary of main points for learning – as a bullet list in a box
• Suggested further study
• References
Chapter 5: Osteoporosis and falls (5000 words)
Andrea Marques, Portugal
• Aims of chapter – overall purpose
• Learning outcomes – what the nurse will be able to do at the end of this chapter and following further study
• What the nurse should know about:
• Summary of main points for learning – as a bullet list in a box
• Suggested further study
• References
Chapter 6: Managing Fatigue
Doriana Xhaxho, Malta
• Aims of chapter – overall purpose
• Learning outcomes – what the nurse will be able to do at the end of this chapter and following further study
• What the nurse should know about:
• Summary of main points for learning – as a bullet list in a box
• Suggested further study
• References
Chapter 7: Pain Management
Cath Thwaites, UK
• Aims of chapter – overall purpose
• Learning outcomes – what the nurse will be able to do at the end of this chapter and following further study
• What the nurse should know about:
• Summary of main points for learning – as a bullet list in a box
• Suggested further study
• References
Chapter 8: Psychological and social impact of arthritis
Liz Hale, UK, Stefano Eleuteri (TBC)
• Aims of chapter – overall purpose
• Learning outcomes – what the nurse will be able to do at the end of this chapter and following further study
• What the nurse should know about:
• Summary of main points for learning – as a bullet list in a box
• Suggested further study
• References
Chapter 9: Drug Therapy
Jill Bloxham, UK
• Aims of chapter – overall purpose
• Learning outcomes – what the nurse will be able to do at the end of this chapter and following further study
• What the nurse should know about:
• Summary of main points for learning – as a bullet list in a box
• Suggested further study
• References
Chapter 10: Optimising Function
Kay Stevenson, UK
• Aims of chapter – overall purpose
• Learning outcomes – what the nurse will be able to do at the end of this chapter and following further study
• What the nurse should know about:
• Summary of main points for learning – as a bullet list in a box
• Suggested further study
• References
Chapter 11: Self Management
Gretyl McHugh, UK
• Aims of chapter – overall purpose
• Learning outcomes – what the nurse will be able to do at the end of this chapter and following further study
• What the nurse should know about self management:
• Summary of main points for learning – as a bullet list in a box
• Suggested further study
• References
Chapter 12: The foot
Anita Williams, UK
• Aims of chapter – overall purpose
• Learning outcomes – what the nurse will be able to do at the end of this chapter and following further study
• What the nurse should know about:
Summary of the main points for learning
Suggested further study
References
Sarah Ryan is a Professor of Rheumatology Nursing at the Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. She is also course director of a MSc in Rheumatology Nursing Practice and the ASPiRE degree level modules. She is nurse tutor for EULAR (European League Against Rheumatism). Sarah is editor of the journal Musculoskeletal Care, and has written 19 book chapters and edited a textbook on drug therapy for rheumatology nurses. She has 67 publications in peer review journals. In 2003 Sarah was made a fellow of the Royal College of Nursing.
This book provides a comprehensive and practical overview of the knowledge required for the assessment and management of the older adult with arthritis and other rheumatological conditions. This book equips nurses and allied health professionals with the knowledge and skills to undertake a comprehensive holistic assessment to identify the physical, psychological and social impact of living with arthritis. It informs them on osteoarthritis, a leading cause of pain and disability in 10-15% of all adults over the age of 60. Polymyalgia rheumatic can prove challenging for the clinician to manage, whilst rheumatoid arthritis and gout, (two other inflammatory conditions) also have a substantial global burden. This book informs nurses and allied health professionals on to manage these conditions, as well as the symptoms of fatigue, pain and mood and how patients can be supported to engage in Self-Management. The pharmacological and non pharmacological approach to management is discussed in depth including the role of medications and exercise. The impact of arthritis on a person’s ability to engage in their day to day activities and social participation is also explored.