Opioid use offers limited benefits for patients with osteoarthritis Opioids offer only small benefits in terms of pain and function in osteoarthritis and do not improve quality of life or depression, research presented at the 2019 American College of Rheumatology annual meeting has suggested.…
Managing osteoporosis in older people How to understand bone health in the context of the older person, including risk assessment, prevention and the management of osteoporosis in patients likely to have multiple comorbidities.…
Joint pain: pathology and treatment An overview of joint pain for community pharmacy teams.… Supported content
Pharmacy leaders must train and support teams to meet the needs of patients with joint pain Community pharmacy has both a professional responsibility and commercial interest in ensuring pharmacy teams receive the necessary training and possess the appropriate knowledge to deliver the best person-centred care.… Supported content
A joint effort – the pivotal role of pharmacists in joint pain management Pharmacists have an important role to play in the management of osteoarthritis and joint pain, but they also face significant barriers to becoming integrated within the multidisciplinary team.… Supported content
How to conduct an effective joint pain management consultation in a community pharmacy setting A guide to help community pharmacy team members effectively engage in conversations with patients about joint pain symptoms.… Supported content
Community pharmacy teams can provide greater support to patients presenting with joint pain, regardless of diagnosis Rheumatologist Philip Conaghan urges pharmacists to take on a greater front line role when managing patients who present with joint pain.… Supported content
Experts to develop referral pathway to aid joint pain management in community pharmacy Addressing the learning needs of pharmacy teams to enhance and standardise care of patients who present with joint pain in community pharmacy.… Supported content
A painless first step Much can be done to improve the quality of life for patients presenting to their community pharmacy with joint pain.… Supported content
Managing plantar heel pain in the pharmacy How to differentiate plantar fasciopathy from other causes of plantar heel pain, advice for pharmacists on counselling patients and when to refer. … Supported content
