CPD module: management of arthritis

We look at the impact of arthritis and how it can be managed...

 
After completing this module, you should be more aware of:
·       the health burden arising from arthritis
·       the Versus Arthritis review of musculoskeletal health
·       the demographics of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
·       factors that increase the risk of arthritis
·       the impact of body weight on arthritis
·       other lifestyle factors impacting on morbidity
·       spondyloarthritis conditions including psoriatic arthritis and axial spondyloarthritis
·       NICE recommendations on medicines used to manage osteoarthritis & rheumatoid arthritis
·       the role of DMARDs in managing inflammatory arthritis
·       NICE recommendations on medicines for managing spondyloarthritis conditions.