Factors associated with disability in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

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Objective: Analyze disability determinants in a cohort of Argentine patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Material and Methods: Consecutive patients with RA, according to ACR'87 criteria, were recruited from 6 rheumatology centers. Demographic and socioeconomic data, family history, comorbid diseases, extra-articular manifestations and information about received treatments were provided. Disease activity was assessed using Disease Activity Score 28 (DAS 28) and the Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ)-A was used for the functional capacity. Hand and feet radiographs were assessed using Sharp-van der Heijde score. Results: A total of 640 patients with RA were included, of which 85.2% were females. Mean age was 53 years (interquartile range [IQR], 44–62) and mean disease duration was 8 years (IQR, 4–14). DAS 28 mean was 2.72 (IQR, 1.7–3.7) and HAQ-A mean was 0.62 (IQR, 0.13–1.25). Multiple …

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2010

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