Types of arthritis
Learn more about the different types of arthritis that are not considered to be autoimmune disease.
Information and resources for health professionals
Access the latest research, printable patient resources, and arthritis online courses.
Welcome to Arthritis NZ’s dedicated hub for health professionals. Here, you’ll find trusted, evidence-based resources designed to support your practice and deepen your knowledge of arthritis care.
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Patient handouts – printable resources
Support your patients beyond the clinic with our free, printable take-home resources. These plain-language handouts cover everything from symptom tracking to lifestyle tips, self-management strategies, and whānau support options. They’re ideal for reinforcing education provided during consultations and ensuring patients leave with clear, actionable information.
Support your patients beyond the clinic with our free, printable take-home resources. These plain-language handouts cover everything from symptom tracking to lifestyle tips, self-management strategies, and whānau support options. They’re ideal for reinforcing education provided during consultations and ensuring patients leave with clear, actionable information.
Research
Stay up to date with the latest in arthritis research funded by Arthritis NZ. Research reports include Summer Scholarship reports, external grant reports, post-doctoral fellowship findings, and reports from research commissioned externally:
- Treatment advances
- Evaluations of arthritis education and prevention programmes
- Social and economic impact of arthritis
Contact our research manager for any queries about our research funding programme.
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Reports
Read and download research findings and outputs of research studies funded by Arthritis NZ.
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Osteoarthritis Aotearoa New Zealand (OAAoNZ)
A coalition of dedicated members from clinical practice, researchers from various universities, health service managers and NGOs.
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Cost of arthritis
Understanding the cost of arthritis in New Zealand helps us advocate for better care and support. Read our three research reports.
Learn more by completing an Arthritis IQ course
Our professional development arthritis courses are designed to strengthen knowledge, skills, and confidence for those working with people who live with arthritis. Whether you are a clinical or non-clinical staff member on the frontline, these courses provide practical tools to improve the quality of care and support independence for clients.
For health providers, the courses also serve as effective and timely in-service training resources. They offer interactive content, real-world scenarios, and activities that embed learning in meaningful ways. A certificate of completion is provided for each course, ensuring recognition of your professional development.