Full Description
This concise guide takes a practical approach to adolescent and young adult (AYA) rheumatology, encompassing the needs of any healthcare professional working with young people aged 10-24 years. Each chapter contains key management points for readers to readily access disease-specific management, as well as highlighting specific AYA issues and approaches which differ from paediatric and adult practice.
Adolescent and Young Adult Rheumatology In Clinical Practice, 2nd Edition has been fully revised with the latest research and clinical findings in the field. The coverage in the book is comprehensive but concise and devised to act as a primary reference tool for AYA practice across the field of rheumatology. The book is designed for paediatric/adult rheumatologists, primary care physicians, nurses and allied health professionals to increase understanding of AYA related topics and enhance the delivery of developmentally appropriate rheumatology health care.
Contents
Implications of AYA Development to clinical practice: Impact of rheumatic disease on AYA development - biological including puberty, brain etc.- Impact of rheumatic disease on AYA development - psychological.- Impact of rheumatic disease on AYA development - social.- Engaging Young People - consultation skills.- AYA and their parents.- Examining Young People - and AYA rheumatology training Specific Diseases:JIA.- SLE.- JDM.- Systemic vasculitis including GPA.- Hypermobility.-Chronic Pain syndromes.- Autoinflammatory.- Back pain.- Sports medicine.-Adolescent bone health.- CRMO.- General principles of management of AYA rheumatic disease: Self-management.- Adherence.- Youth friendly rheumatology services.- Transitional care.
