Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis - Softcover

Newman, Stanton; Revenson, Tracey; Williams, Gareth; Fitzpatrick, Ray; Skevington, Suzanne

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0415105412 ISBN 13: 9780415105415

Publisher: Routledge, 1995

Synopsis

Examines the nature of Rheumatoid Arthritis & the role of health care professionals in influencing an individual's behavior and understanding of RA. Invaluable for sufferers, carers and health professionals involved in treatment.

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Review:

"This book examines the nature of rheumatoid arthritus (RA), along with its treatment, individual experiences, and the various symptoms involved... The book is designed for those health care professional who treat individuals with RA, as well as for those who actually suffer from RA and their families and caregivers."
-Abstracts in Social Gerontology: Current Literature on Aging, December 1997 Vol.40 NO.4

Synopsis:

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a major cause of disability affecting about 1% of the population. Although much effort has been expended on research into the causes and cures of RA, little progress has been made. The focus of treatment in RA is on reducing the disabling consequences of the disease and controlling the symptoms. This book examines the nature of RA and its symptoms of pain and stiffness. The role of health care professionals and the individual's encounters with the doctor are important to understand as these experiences influence the individual's behaviour and understanding of their RA. This book should be useful to people who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, their families, carers and health professionals involved in its treatment.

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0415105412
• ISBN 13: 9780415105415
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 248