Gout: Is there a role in management for the general practice nurse?

Finney, A; Viggars, R; Roddy, E

Abstract

This chapter focuses on gout, the most prevalent form of inflammatory arthritis. This chapter informs nurses of the signs, symptoms and treatments for gout. Current guideline recommendations are defined, and the educational needs for healthcare professionals and patients are discussed.

Citation

Finney, A., Viggars, R., & Roddy, E. (2018). Gout: Is there a role in management for the general practice nurse?. Practice Nurse,

• Acceptance Date: Jun 1, 2018
• Publication Date: Aug 1, 2018
• Journal: Practice Nurse
• Print ISSN: 0953-6612
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Keywords: Gout Urate-lowering therapy Hyperuricaemia Pain Lifestyle