Validation of the Toronto Psoriatic Arthritis Screening 2 (TOPAS-2) questionnaire in an Argentinian population

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Introduction ToPAS-2 is a questionnaire designed to detect cases of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in patients with psoriasis (PsO). Objective To validate the ToPAS-2 questionnaire in patients with psoriasis in Argentina. Materials and methods Patients ≥18 years old with a diagnosis of PsO. As a control group, patients diagnosed with PsA (CASPAR criteria) and osteoarthritis (OA) (ACR criteria) were included. All patients completed the ToPAS-2 questionnaire and were then evaluated by a rheumatologist. Blood tests were performed to determine Rheumatoid Factor (RF) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ERS). Radiographs of the hands, feet, panoramic view of the pelvis, Ferguson, and lumbar and cervical spine were performed. Statistical analysis Descriptive statistics. ROC curves for determination of sensitivity, specificity, and cut-off points of the questionnaire. A p < .05 was considered significant. Results 126 patients were …

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2023

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