Managing Arthritis: New Hope for an Old Disease

Course overview

Arthritic disorders are chronic diseases that result in significant disability among people throughout the world. An important part of arthritis management for patients is to learn how to live with the condition and to achieve and maintain a desirable health status despite pain, stiffness and other distressing symptoms. Nurses play a significant role in helping people with arthritis understand the pathology of the disease, encouraging them to follow their prescribed treatment regimen and teaching them to cope with a lifelong condition. This continuing education course provides nurses with information and strategies to improve care for people with arthritic disorders.