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[Nursing interventions for the care of patients with arthritis: an integrative review]
Daniella Soares dos Santos1, Emília Campos de Carvalho
1Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brasil. danienf@usp.br
Abstract:
This integrative review aimed to analyze the scientific literature related to nursing care for patients with arthritis. Twelve experimental studies were included, randomized and controlled, published in CINAHL, MEDLINE, SciELO and LILACS databases, using the controlled keywords "arthritis" and "nursing". The results indicated the effectiveness of music therapy, neuromuscular electrical stimulation, therapeutic touch and guided imagery associated with relaxation, for the treatment of pain. Being treated by a specialist nurse increased satisfaction with care, improved the impact of the disease and increased the demand for health services. Specific educational programs for people with arthritis stimulated the practice of physical exercises and those targeted to people with chronic conditions in general were effective to control pain and functional disability. We conclude that there is a set of interventions that can support the practice of evidence-based nursing for the elderly people with arthritis.
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