Knowledge of nurses in medical wards about nursing care of patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis in Hospitals of Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran

Abstract

This is a descriptive study about nursing care of patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis in Hospitals of Ministry of Health and Medical Education , Tehran. Data collection tool in this study was a questionnaire that prepared by researcher and was delivered to the research samples in the ministry of health hospitals. Results showed that majority of nurses had approximately good knowledge about Rheumatoid Arthritis disease but had approximately moderate to low knowledge about nursing care of these patients (nursing care in various field has been investigated). According to the findings continuing education is required for nurses about nursing care of patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Keywords

• knowledge
• nursing care
• rheumatoid arthritis
• nurses