Clinical care in the Rheumatic Diseases, 2d ed.Robbins L, Burckhardt CS, Hannan MT, DeHoratius RJ, eds. Atlanta, GA 30345-4300, Association of Rheumatology rheumatology /rheu·ma·tol·o·gy/ (-tol´ah-je) the branch of medicine dealing with rheumatic disorders, their causes, pathology, diagnosis, treatment, etc. rheu·ma·tol·o·gy n. Health Professionals, 2001, paperback, 310 pp, illus, ISBN ISBN abbr. International Standard Book Number ISBN International Standard Book Number ISBN n abbr (= International Standard Book Number) → ISBN m : 0-9654316-1-4, $38. The Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals compiled the first edition of this text to provide comprehensive and timely clinical information for health care professionals and students from all disciplines who are contributing to the management of patients with rheumatic disease Rheumatic disease A type of disease involving inflammation of muscles, joints, and other tissues. Mentioned in: Temporal Arteritis . This second edition reflects their concern with helping these professionals keep pace with the latest information needed for the best management of this patient population. Based on the biopsychosocial model The biopsychosocial model is a general model or approach that posits that biological, psychological (which entails thoughts, emotions, and behaviors) ,and social factors (abbreviated "BPS") all play a significant role in human functioning in the context of disease or illness. of health care (rather than the standard medical model), this text emphasizes the interdependence in·ter·de·pen·dent adj. Mutually dependent: "Today, the mission of one institution can be accomplished only by recognizing that it lives in an interdependent world with conflicts and overlapping interests" of multiple factors in determining the course and outcomes of these diseases and emphasizes the roles that each of these health care disciplines play in their management. The book consists of 6 sections: "Clinical Foundations," "Diagnosis and Assessment," "Common Rheumatic Diseases," "Clinical Interventions," "Problem-Focused Management," and "Resources for Clinicians and Patients." Each section contains chapters written by known experts on the subject matter who clearly and thoroughly discuss their topics. The chapters end with references to both rheumatology texts and published research as well as additional recommendations for further reading. Each chapter contains appropriate charts, illustrations, or tables to further clarify and expand the scope of information and a final index, which makes specific topics easily accessible to the reader. All chapters in this new edition have been updated and expanded. Some areas of discussion are now in separate chapters (eg, osteoporosis osteoporosis (ŏs'tēō'pərō`sĭs), disorder in which the normal replenishment of old bone tissue is severely disrupted, resulting in weakened bones and increased risk of fracture; osteopenia , fibromyalgia fibromyalgia Chronic syndrome that is characterized by musculoskeletal pain, often at multiple sites. The cause is unknown. A significant number of persons with fibromyalgia also have mental disorders, especially depression. ), reflecting an increase in information from research and practice. New chapters on epidemiology and human development add a broader perspective to the section on clinical foundations, and a chapter on the patient's perspective makes the diagnosis and assessment section truly multidisciplinary. The "Questionable Interventions" chapter has become "Complementary and Alternative Treatment," reflecting a growing acceptance of the study and use of alternative approaches to health care in this country. The last section, which is completely new, provides a user's guide to the World Wide Web and a list of resources for patients and professionals with both addresses and Web sites for further information. This is an excellent book for health care professionals who want to see the full scope of patient management in the rheumatic diseases, addressed by knowledgeable experts in each discipline, in one publication. It is good to know that it will continue to be updated regularly. It is an excellent basic text and reference for all health care professionals and students who work with patients with rheumatic diseases, and it an essential text for any instructor in related topics. Carol F Simpson, PT San Francisco, Calif Ms Simpson currently practices physical therapy at the University of California The University of California has a combined student body of more than 191,000 students, over 1,340,000 living alumni, and a combined systemwide and campus endowment of just over $7.3 billion (8th largest in the United States). Home Health Care Agency and is Assistant Clinical Professor in the UCSF UCSF University of California at San Francisco Graduate Program in Physical Therapy where she teaches arthritis and home care. |
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