Purpose: To understand whether a visit to a Hip/Knee Arthritis Assessment Centre (AC),
where non-surgical candidates with arthritis are directed toward community resources and …

Objective Little is known about the experiences, values, and needs of people without arthritis
who undergo predictive biomarker testing for the development of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) …

Background: Patients' perspective of the causes and consequences of rheumatoid arthritis
(RA) can conflict with that of healthcare professionals and lead to misunderstanding …

Objectives. Education and information are important components of the management of
chronic disease, though provision of these in the routine clinic setting may be suboptimal …

Introduction: The objective of this study was to determine if patient information needs are
being met and the level of patient satisfaction with rheumatology practitioners in participatory …

Examines the psychological and social issues of rheumatoid arthritis within the consultation.
Aim of the treatment to lessen the symptoms and prevent disease progression through a …

Objective The contribution of rheumatology nurses to improved patient outcomes is
increasingly recognised but more research is needed about the effects of interventions. The …

Objective The aim of the present study was to identify the competencies that non‐specialist
community‐based nurses and allied health professionals (AHPs) need to enable them to …

Background In order to better understand the perspectives of patients and physicians
regarding the treatment and management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), we present and …

This is a qualitative study based on interviews of 32 patients with RA, both before and after
their first visit to a rheumatology clinic. It included observations made during these …