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Description of treatment for active rheumatoid arthritis
| Treatment | Day patients (n=56) | Inpatients (n=57) |
|---|---|---|
| Intra-articular steroid injections: | ||
| No of patients | 51 | 50 |
| No of injections | 148 | 120 |
| Second line therapy: | ||
| Started or restarted | 26 | 27 |
| Changed | 15 | 18 |
| Dose increased | 7 | 10 |
| Rheumatology outpatient visits | 69 | 56 |
| Community service visits: | ||
| General practitioner | 588 | 828 |
| Practice nurse | 703 | 800 |
| District nurse | 97 | 68 |
| Physiotherapist | 65 | 4 |
| Occupational therapist | 42 | 27 |
| Chiropodist | 73 | 43 |
| Orthotist | 4 | 4 |
