All Outputs (3)

Exploring the expectations, needs and concerns of people with rheumatoid arthritis commencing Methotrexate (2024)
Thesis
Logan, S. J. Exploring the expectations, needs and concerns of people with rheumatoid arthritis commencing Methotrexate. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/956315

Background
Methotrexate is recommended as initial disease modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD) therapy to treat Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Rheumatology nurses provide information in DMARD counselling consultations to support people to take treatme... Read More about Exploring the expectations, needs and concerns of people with rheumatoid arthritis commencing Methotrexate.

Investigating comorbid mood disorders in people with inflammatory rheumatological conditions: a mixed methods study (2020)
Thesis
Machin, A. R. (2020). Investigating comorbid mood disorders in people with inflammatory rheumatological conditions: a mixed methods study. (Thesis). Keele University

Background
Mood problems in people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are under-recognised and treated, contributing to increased mortality. Comorbid depression is associated with increased disease activity and reduced quality of life (QoL), though the... Read More about Investigating comorbid mood disorders in people with inflammatory rheumatological conditions: a mixed methods study.

Molecular and genetic predictors of the requirement for joint replacement in rheumatoid arthritis (2016)
Thesis
Jenvey, C. A. (2016). Molecular and genetic predictors of the requirement for joint replacement in rheumatoid arthritis. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/827982

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory auto-immune disease of the synovial joints leading to progressive joint destruction and functional impairment. As a result of joint damage many RA patients will undergo total joint replacement. The... Read More about Molecular and genetic predictors of the requirement for joint replacement in rheumatoid arthritis.