Being a teenager can be challenging enough without adding a chronic condition to the mix. Teenagers with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) will need support and guidance to develop the skills to help them have the confidence to deal with the challenges of living with their condition while ‘setting their sails’ for adult life. This booklet provides a practical guide to treatments, services and lifestyle choices.
Living with arthritis - a guide for young adults
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Living with arthritis - a guide for young adults
Living with arthritis - a guide for young adults
Description
Being a teenager can be challenging enough without adding a chronic condition to the mix. Teenagers with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) will need support and guidance to develop the skills to help them have the confidence to deal with the challenges of living with their condition while ‘setting their sails’ for adult life. This booklet provides a practical guide to treatments, services and lifestyle choices.
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Language of original language description
English
Other data
Hazards
Working with an existing MSD condition/disease
Health effects
Worsening of existing (chronic) condition
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Sufferer of an MSK disorder or disease
Other
Prevention measures
Adjustments/support for chronic MSD disorder/disease/pain suffers
Purpose of the material
Guidance
Target audience
Other
Year
2016