Rheumatic fever resources for health professionals

The updated clinical guidelines for health professionals incorporate the latest evidence available at the time of publishing, ensuring assessment and management reflects current understand of this condition in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Acute Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease Guidelines

You can give this booklet to patients and their whānau to support their journey after being diagnosed with Rheumatic Fever / Rheumatic Heart Disease. This booklet is intended to be completed together with the team of health professionals and whānau.

• English: My Rheumatic Fever/Rheumatic Heart Disease Journey [PDF, 9.3 MB]
• Te Reo Māori: Taku Haerenga Rūmātiki/Mate Manawa Rūmātiki [PDF, 6.9 MB]
• Samoan: ‘O Lo’u Faegai Ai/Ma Le Fiva Rumatika [PDF, 9.3 MB]
• Tongan: Ko ‘Eku Fe’ao Mo E Mofi Hui/Mafu Mama’ [PDF, 9.4 MB]

A guidance booklet for patients needing Warfarin to prevent blood clots after a valve replacement due to Rheumatic fever. Includes guidance on how to take Warfarin, how you will be monitored and things to watch out for.

• English: Warfarin Guide for Rheumatic Heart Disease [PDF, 29 MB]
• Te Reo Māori: He Aratohu Whakahaere Warfarin mō te Mate, Manawa Rūmātiki [PDF, 28 MB]
• Samoan: Taiala I Le Fa’aaoga Puleaina o le Warfarin, Mo le Faama’I o le Fiva Rumatika [PDF, 29 MB]
• Tongan: Fakahinohino ki hono Tokanga’I ‘o e Uofalini [Warfarin] ki He, Mahaki Mafu Lūmetikī [PDF, 28 MB]

A one page, three step patient guide for using Warfarin.

• English: Warfarin Patient Information [PDF, 4.8 MB]
• Te Reo Māori: Ngā Kōrero Warfarin Mō te Tūroro [PDF, 4.5 MB]
• Samoan: Faamatalaga mo Casecase o Loo Faaaogaina le Warfarin [PDF, 4.8 MB]
• Tongan: Fakamatala Fekau’aki mo e Fo’i’akau Warfarin ma`’a e kau Mahaki [PDF, 4.8 MB]

Rheumatic fever course

This rheumatic fever e-learning course is aimed at health professionals who work with whānau and tamariki who are at higher risk of developing rheumatic fever. It is for:

• primary care nurses
• public health nurses
• district nurses
• community health workers.

Ko Awatea LEARN (external link)

healthLearn (external link)

Acute rheumatic fever, rheumatic heart disease and oral health learning module

The acute rheumatic fever, rheumatic heart disease and oral health learning module is available on Ko Awatea LEARN or healthLearn.

This module highlights why oral health is crucial for cardiac safety and how every health professional can contribute to improved health outcomes for rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease patients.

Ko Awatea LEARN (external link)

healthLearn (external link)

Resources developed to support health professionals with the prevention and management of rheumatic fever.

Resources