Rheumatology
Use this guide to find information resources about rheumatology including books, reports and journal articles.
Last updated:
17/09/2024
Key Resources
ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥ (2022) Rheumatology nurse competency framework evaluation report. London: RCN
ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥ (2021) Administering subcutaneous methothrexate for inflammatory arthritis RCN guidance. 4th edn. London: RCN.
ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥ (2020) A competency framework for rheumatology nurses: evaluation documents. London: RCN
ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥ (2024) A competency framework for rheumatology nurses. London: RCN.
ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥ and NHS England (2018) Best value biological medicines: briefing for specialist nurses, November 2018. London: RCN.
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This briefing covers the role of specialist nurses in supporting patients who switch to best value biological medicines. It focusses on adalimumab, biological versions of which are scheduled to be available on a framework agreement on behalf of the NHS from 1 December 2018.
British Society for Rheumatology: Guidelines
National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society: Publications
We would like to thank the RCN Rheumatology Nursing member community for their input into the development of this subject guide.
Books
Adebajo A & Dunkley L (2018) ABC of rheumatology. Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons.
Clunie G, Wilkinson N, Nikiphorou, E and Jadon D (2018) Oxford Handbook of rheumatology. 4th edn. Oxford: Open University Press.
Garrett B et al (2017) Clinical pocket reference for orthopaedic nurses. Oxford: Clinical Pocket Reference.
Ive F (2019) One step ahead of osteoarthritis: stay flexible and keep moving. London: Hammersmith Health Books.
Longo, U.G. and Denaro, V. (2023) Textbook of Musculoskeletal Disorders. Cham: Springer International Publishing AG.
Myrick K M (2017) Orthopedic and sports medicine case studies for advanced practice nurses. New York: Springer.
Oliver S M (2020) Oxford handbook of musculoskeletal nursing. 2nd edn. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Pelechas E, Kaltsonoudis E, Voulgari P V and Drosos A A (2024) Illustrated Handbook of Rheumatic and Musculo-Skeletal Diseases. 2nd edn. Cham: Springer International Publishing.
Ramachandran M (ed.) (2018) Basic orthopaedic sciences. 2nd ed. Boca Raton: CRC Press.
Sofat N, Rutter-Locher Z and Oakley H (2021) Rheumatology: a case-based approach to management. Banbury: Scion.
Sugand K and Gupte C M (2018) ABC of orthopaedics and trauma. Newark: Wiley.
Wislowska M (2018) Diagnosis and treatment in rheumatology. Sharjah: Bentham Science.
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Journals
Journals of interest for rheumatology. Use these links to see details of availability.
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