Smith L L
Health Soc Work. 1979 Aug;4(3):134-50.
Arthritis is a chronic disease that has no known cause or cure. The disease is often serious and can cause excruciating pain in the joints and other parts of the body. Some people recognize the physical problems associated with arthritis, but few realize the social and emotional impact it can have on the patient and the family. In this article the author discusses how social workers and other therapists can help arthritic patients cope with the disease and live more productively despite their physical limitations.
关节炎是一种病因不明且无法治愈的慢性疾病。这种疾病通常很严重，会导致关节和身体其他部位剧痛。一些人认识到与关节炎相关的身体问题，但很少有人意识到它会对患者及其家庭产生社会和情感影响。在本文中，作者探讨了社会工作者和其他治疗师如何帮助关节炎患者应对疾病，并尽管身体有局限但仍能更有成效地生活。
