Patient/caregiver was educated on fall safety and precautions for gouty arthritis patients as follows: Falls and accidents can be frequent in arthritis patients involving weightbearing joints, due to the pain and stiffness compromising the balance of individual. Observe compliance with the general fall precautions and use of assistive devices, as recommended, for fall & accident prevention. Assistive device helps with taking off some weight from the hurting weightbearing joints, which aids in pain relief. Having a [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on measures to reduce the effort and workload for individuals with gouty arthritis as follows: Certain arrangements and minor modifications can help improve safety, reduce the effort and workload for individuals with gouty arthritis. Use of ergonomically designed tools can help improve independence and reduce the risk for exacerbation of arthritic pain. Secondary to poor grip, individuals with gouty arthritis of hands can often feel the tasks of using a toothbrush and combing hair [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on measures to reduce the effort and workload for individuals with gouty arthritis as follows: Certain arrangements and minor modifications can help improve safety, reduce the effort and workload for individuals with gouty arthritis. Use of ergonomically designed tools can help improve independence and reduce the risk for exacerbation of arthritic pain. Individuals with gouty arthritis involving the hands and fingers can have difficulty with making a firm grip. The inflammation in the small [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on measures to reduce the effort and workload for individuals with gouty arthritis as follows: Certain arrangements and minor modifications can help improve safety, reduce the effort and workload for individuals with gouty arthritis. Use of ergonomically designed tools can help improve independence and reduce the risk for exacerbation of arthritic pain. Wear clothing with pockets to carry essential items, such as, telephone, personal alert systems. They come in handy to call for help [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on measures to reduce the effort and workload for individuals with gouty arthritis as follows: Certain arrangements and minor modifications can help improve safety, reduce the effort and workload for individuals with gouty arthritis. Use of ergonomically designed tools can help improve independence and reduce the risk for exacerbation of arthritic pain. The dressing stick can be used to put the pants on without bending much. Be comfortably seated and put the dressing stick [...]