| Description |
xvi, 543 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
1. The principles, practice and evolution of rheumatology nursing / Sarah Ryan and Jackie Hill -- 2. The musculoskeletal system and the rheumatic diseases / Valerie Arthur and Jackie Hill -- 3. The immune system and rheumatic disease / Susan Oliver -- 4. Biochemical, haematological and clinical assessments in the rheumatic diseases / Jackie Hill -- 5. The psychological aspects of rheumatic disease / Sarah Ryan -- 6. The effects of rheumatic disease on body image and sexuality / Jackie Hill -- 7. The social implications of rheumatic disease / Sarah Ryan -- 8. Pain and stiffness / Jackie Hill -- 9. Fatigue and sleep / Christine White -- 10. The skin and nutrition / Naomi Reay, Sally Smith, Jill Byrne -- 11. Multidisciplinary teamcare of the rheumatic patient / Pauline Fitzgerald -- 12. Medications in the rheumatic diseases / Jo White and Domini Bryer --13. Complimentary interventions / Anne Cawthorn and Peter Mackereth -- 14. Surgical interventions / Maureen Cox -- 15. Patient education / Jackie Hill -- 16. Seamless primary and secondary care / Mandy Edwards -- 17. Paediatric care / Gill Jackson |
| Notes |
Previous ed.: published as Rheumatology. 2001 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Arthritis -- Nursing.
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Musculoskeletal system -- Diseases -- Nursing.
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Rheumatism -- Nursing.
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Rheumatic Diseases -- nursing.
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Orthopedic Nursing -- methods.
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| Author |
Hill, Jacqueline, 1946-
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| LC no. |
2005029943 |
| ISBN |
0470019611 |
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9780470019610 |
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