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The impact of nurse prescribing on patients with osteoarthritis

  
  
  
  
  

The impact of nurse prescribing on patients with osteoarthritis

British Journal of Community Nursing, 08/15/2011

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Creedon R et al. – Osteoarthritis (OA) is now considered one of the ten most disabling diseases in developed countries and it is estimated that worldwide, 18% of women and 9.6% of men aged over 60, suffer from OA. It is, therefore, vital to take into consideration the demographics of this disorder, including the health needs of this age group and associated problems, such as reduced mobility or immobility and the inability to perform everyday tasks associated with chronic pain. Older patients, however, are sometimes able to accept their condition and adopt a ...Read More

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