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Functional performance in rheumatoid arthritis
1Rheumatology Department, North Devon District Hospital, Northern Devon Healthcare Trust, Barnstaple, North Devon EX31 4JB. susan.oliver@ndevon.swest.nhs.uk
Professional Nurse (London, England)
|May 28, 2002
Abstract:
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis experience varying patterns of disease activity, which can result in irreversible joint damage. The disease requires a multidisciplinary approach to care to suppress the disease process and maintain functional ability. The assessment process must be easy to use, thorough, yet concise.