THE EXPERIENCES OF FAMILY MEMBERS WHO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THEIR RELATIVE WITH RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

THE EXPERIENCES OF FAMILY MEMBERS WHO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THEIR RELATIVE WITH RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

Introduction: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is characterized by slow progression, functional limitations and poor quality of life. As a chronic disabling disease RA influence not only individuals but also their families. The impact of RA on family members includes providing the required care to the ill...

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Main Author: Fallatah, Fatmah
Other Authors: Queen's University (Kingston, Ont.). Theses (Queen's University (Kingston, Ont.))
Language:en
en
Published: 2012
Subjects:
social support
family
rheumatoid arthritis
nursing
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1974/7708

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