Main description:

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.

Contents:

ForewordAilsa Bosworth CEO National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS)
PrefaceSarah 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 FatigueDoriana 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 learningSuggested further studyReferences