Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis

Stanton Newman is Professor of Health Psychology at University College Medical School, University of London, Ray Fitzpatrick is a Fellow at Nuffield College and University Lecturer in the Department of Public Health and Primary Care, University of Oxford, Tracey A.Revenson is Associate Professor of Psychology at the Graduate School and University Center, City University, New York, Suzanne Skevington is Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the School of Social Sciences, University of Bath, Gareth Williams is Reader in Sociology of Health and Illness at the Institute of Social Research, University of Salford.

• Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 The disorder and its treatment; Chapter 3 The experience of rheumatoid arthritis; Chapter 4 Pain and stiffness; Chapter 5 Quality of life; Chapter 6 Patient-physician relationships; Chapter 7 Coping with rheumatoid arthritis; Chapter 8 Social support and family relationships; Chapter 9 Psychological therapies;

`Provides a well-integrated overview of familiar studies of lay experiences and understandings of RA' Sociology of Health and Illness'Students enrolled on undergraduate, postgraduate and professional courses will find this text a valuable resource that summarizes disease-related psychological and social aspects of a painful, disabling condition. It will be particularly useful for those wishing to embark on a research project as part of professional development or a degree course.' - Psychology, Health and Medicine