Background. This paper presents research that was framed by our early understandings
about the ways that people incorporate the consequences of illness into their lives. The word …

R. Luqmani 1, S. Hennell 2, C. Estrach 3, F. Birrell 4, A. Bosworth 5, G. Davenport 6, C.
Fokke 7, N. Goodson 3, P. Jeffreson 8, E. Lamb 9, R. Mohammed 10, S. Oliver 11, Z …

Objectives. Anti-tumour necrosis factor (anti-TNF) therapy is a highly effective treatment for
rheumatoid arthritis (RA), as documented using standard outcome measures in clinical trials …

Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) often has a major impact on many areas of an
individuals' life. The unpredictability of the prognosis as well as the day‐to‐day symptoms …

Objective: Health measurements used to evaluate the effectiveness of rheumatoid arthritis
(RA) therapies often fail to reflect patients' priorities, despite recommendations towards more …

Pain, fatigue and decreased joint mobility caused by rheumatoid arthritis (RA) often
decrease sexual health in RA patients. Regular physiotherapy interventions in patients with …

This phenomenological study explored (a) the lived experience of rheumatoid arthritis
(RA),(b) the patient's view of the nurse's role, and (c) the patient as comanager of RA. The …

Incorporating a patient-focused perspective on communication and health care, this new title
for physical and occupational therapists and students provides practical strategies for …

OBJECTIVE:: This article describes the initial development and testing of an educational
needs assessment tool for patients with arthritis in the UK. DESIGN:: Following formative …

The purpose of this research report is to describe women's experiences living with
rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Twenty women diagnosed with RA participated in semistructured …