Specialist nursing in rheumatology: The state of play

Ndosi, Mwidimi

Abstract

Rheumatology nurse specialist-led care is effective and safe, and leads to higher patient satisfaction rates than in comparable services. Rheumatology nurse specialists are at the forefront of patient care; in addition to their clinical work, they provide emotional support, promote self-management, and lead advice lines. They play an integral role in helping patients address the impact of their
condition on their family and work life. Their value is not only apparent in patient’s clinical outcomes, but is also demonstrable in cost savings. The RCN calculated that outpatient work by rheumatology nurse specialists saves the NHS up to £175,168 per nurse each year in freeing up consultant appointments.

• Report Type: Policy Document
• Online Publication Date: Apr 28, 2019
• Publication Date: Apr 28, 2019
• Deposit Date: Dec 15, 2022
• Publicly Available Date: Dec 15, 2022
• Keywords: Specialist nursing; Rheumatology, NHS, Nursing, Care, Health care
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10110417
• Publisher URL: https://www.rheumatology.org.uk/Portals/0/Documents/Policy/Reports/Specialist_nursing_rheumatology_2019_State_of_Play.pdf?ver=2019-04-24-170948-180