Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis

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.
Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis 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 will be an invaluable aid to the considerable number of people who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, their families, carers and all health professionals involved in its treatment.

List of contents

Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 The disorder and its treatment; Chapter 3 The experience of rheumatoid arthritis; Chapter 4 Pain and stiffness; Chapter 5 Quality of life; Chapter 6 Patient-physician relationships; Chapter 7 Coping with rheumatoid arthritis; Chapter 8 Social support and family relationships; Chapter 9 Psychological therapies;

About the author

Stanton Newman is Professor of Health Psychology at University College Medical School, University of London,
Ray Fitzpatrick is a Fellow at Nuffield College and University Lecturer in the Department of Public Health and Primary Care, University of Oxford,
Tracey A.Revenson is Associate Professor of Psychology at the Graduate School and University Center, City University, New York,
Suzanne Skevington is Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the School of Social Sciences, University of Bath,
Gareth Williams is Reader in Sociology of Health and Illness at the Institute of Social Research, University of Salford.

Summary

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.

Product details

• Authors: Ray Fitzpatrick, Fitzpatrick Ray, Stanton Newman, Newman Stanton, Tracey Revenson, Suzanne Skevington, Gareth Williams
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.11.1995
• EAN: 9780415105415
• ISBN: 978-0-415-10541-5
• No. of pages: 256
• Weight: 226 g
• Subjects: Guides > Health; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Clinical medicine; Sociology, HEALTH & FITNESS / General, MEDICAL / Health Care Delivery, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Social Work, MEDICAL / Allied Health Services / General, Personal & public health, Illness & addiction: social aspects, Health & personal development, Geriatric nursing, Rheumatology, Medical Sociology, Health, illness and addiction: social aspects, Health, Relationships and Personal development, Personal and public health / health education