Current Opinions in Pediatric Rheumatology

Ünsal Ş. E. (Editor)

Nova Science Publishers, New York, 2007

  • Publication Type: Book / Vocational Book
  • Publication Date: 2007
  • Publisher: Nova Science Publishers
  • City: New York
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The aim of this book is to be a guide to general practitioners and pediatricians under the light of the current concepts. It will not only help the reader to understand the pathogenesis of common childhood rheumatic diseases, but also provide the GP’s with current algorhytm that will help them to decide what to do and when to refer. It is the child with arthritis, recurrent fever, or a nonspecific rash which turns out to be a diagnostic dilemma, who is waiting for you to solve the problem. For this reason, this book includes real case histories with their photos, radiographic findings, and further investigations, where necessary.

 The general practitioner or the pediatrician need to know how to evaluate the childhood and adolescent psychosocial problems, especially if the child has a chronic rheumatic disorder. This chapter will help you to understand the “pain behavior” of a child with arthritis, define his/her level of depression or anxiety, and to guide the patient to have high levels of self-efficacy to have lower levels of pain and disease activity.