Journal of Orthopaedic Nursing
Volume 10, Issue 3 , Pages 159-165, August 2006

Biologic treatments for rheumatoid arthritis

Nottingham University Hospitals Trust, City Hospital Campus, Hucknall Road, Nottingham NG5 1PB, UK

Summary 

In recent years biologic therapies have delivered significant symptomatic benefit in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and have maintained patient functional ability by reducing erosions to the joints, and subsequent loss of joint space. This article outlines the principles of biologic therapy before considering the care of a 75 year old lady with rheumatoid arthritis, and the responsibilities of the rheumatology nurse.

Keywords: Rheumatoid arthritis, Biologic treatments, Patient care study

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PII: S1361-3111(06)00075-6

doi:10.1016/j.joon.2006.06.013

Journal of Orthopaedic Nursing
Volume 10, Issue 3 , Pages 159-165, August 2006

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