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ΤΟ ΒΗΜΑ ΤΟΥ ΑΣΚΛΗΠΙΟΥ Copyright © 2008Τόμος 7 ος , Τεύχος 4 ο , Οκτώβριος – Δεκέμβριος 2008Λέξεις κλειδιά: Ρευματοειδής Αρθρίτις, Θεραπεία, Χειρουργική Αντιμετώπιση, Φυσιοθεραπεία,Ασκήσεις, Τεχνικές ΧαλάρωσηςΥΠΕΥΘΥΝΟΣ ΑΛΛΗΛΟΓΡΑΦΙΑΣΕυάγγελος Κ. Γιαβασόπουλος,Γυθείου 05 Δάσος Χαϊδαρίου.Τ.Κ.12462 Αττική.ΤΗΛ.:210­5811889E­mail : egiavass@otenet.grREVIEWTherapeutical approach to rheumatoid arthritisGiavasopoulos E. 1 , Gourni P. 21. R.N., MSc (c), Associate Head of Nursing Anesthesiology Department & Pain Therapy“SISMANOGLEIO” General State Hospital of ATHENS, Greece2. R.N., MSc (c), Associate Head Nurse in Nursing Director’s Office “PAMMAKARISTOS” GeneralState Hospital of ATHENS, GreeceABSTRACTRheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disease characterized by inflammation of the synovialjoints, and loss of the function leading to disability. The ultimate goal in managing RA is toprevent joint damage and to maintain functional ability. Although, οver the past decade, majoradvances have been made in our understanding of the factors that are crucial in regulating thisdisease, still the managment of the disease remains difficult.Aim : Τhe aim of the present study was the evaluation of the therapeutical approch onrheumatoid arthritis.The method οf this study included bibliography research from both the review and the researchliterature which referred to the relation between therapy and rheumatoid arthritis.Results : The majority of research studies showed thatthe main therapy on rheumatoid arthritisincluded medication therapy, modification of everyday living ensuring rest, physical exerciseand finally surgical procedure. Individuals suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, apart fromvima‐asklipiou.gr Σελίδα 310