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AIM: To explore the perceptions and experiences of people with osteoarthrits (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) regarding the knowledge and skills they want nurses and allied health professionals (AHPs) to have to manage their care needs. METHOD: Two condition-specific focus groups were conducted in London with five people with OA and eight people with RA in January 2011. A semistructured interview guide was used. The focus groups were audiotaped and the transcripts analysed using content analysis. RESULTS: Shared and condition-specific themes were identified. The shared themes were: living with pain; the need for self-management; and meaningful consultation. The condition-specific themes were: no experts in OA; and wanting to talk in the RA participants. CONCLUSION: People with OA and RA wanted nurses and AHPs to listen, empathise and help them to manage their condition, especially the pain. Participants with RA would value psychological support. We need to ensure that nurses and AHPs have the knowledge and skills to address these needs.
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Pessoal Técnico de Saúde , Artrite Reumatoide/fisiopatologia , Relações Enfermeiro-Paciente , Osteoartrite/fisiopatologia , Adulto , Idoso , Artrite Reumatoide/psicologia , Artrite Reumatoide/terapia , Feminino , Grupos Focais , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Osteoartrite/psicologia , Osteoartrite/terapia , AutocuidadoRESUMO
This second in a two part unit on rheumatoid arthritis discusses its impact on patients and treatment and management options. Part 1 examined the background of the condition, signs and symptoms and diagnostic tests.
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Antirreumáticos/uso terapêutico , Artrite Reumatoide/terapia , Analgésicos/uso terapêutico , Anti-Inflamatórios/uso terapêutico , Anti-Inflamatórios não Esteroides/uso terapêutico , Artrite Reumatoide/diagnóstico , Efeitos Psicossociais da Doença , Diagnóstico Precoce , Humanos , Fatores Imunológicos/uso terapêutico , Enfermeiros Clínicos , Papel do Profissional de Enfermagem , Equipe de Assistência ao Paciente/organização & administração , Seleção de Pacientes , Encaminhamento e Consulta , Indução de RemissãoRESUMO
The first in this two part unit on rheumatoid arthritis looks at the background of the condition, its incidence and main signs and symptoms. It also discusses diagnostic criteria and investigations.
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Artrite Reumatoide/diagnóstico , Anticorpos Antinucleares/sangue , Artrite Reumatoide/sangue , Artrite Reumatoide/epidemiologia , Proteína C-Reativa/metabolismo , Causalidade , Progressão da Doença , Humanos , Incidência , Avaliação em Enfermagem , Fator Reumatoide/sangue , Reino Unido/epidemiologiaRESUMO
Moving and handling in the healthcare setting is heavily focused on the safety of healthcare workers and the importance of ensuring training in techniques is up to date. However, careful risk assessment should focus on reduction of injury to patients as much as to healthcare workers. Patients with inflammatory arthritis can be particularly challenging due to the condition and its symptoms.
