Abstract Number: 211 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Excess in Prevalence of Functional Disability in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Does Serologic Status Matter?
Background/Purpose: Despite the advances in treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) over the recent decades, many patients with RA do not achieve remission or full physical…Abstract Number: 335 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Cross-Cultural Validity of Functional Status Assessment Measures for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Functional Status Assessment Measures (FSAMs) are important outcome measures in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) as poor function is a predictor for mortality and associated with…Abstract Number: 135 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Comorbidity Measures Differentially Predict Longitudinal Disease Activity, Remission, and Disability in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Comorbidity frequently complicates rheumatoid arthritis (RA) leading to poor long-term outcomes. However, whether comorbidity influences measures of RA activity over time is less well…Abstract Number: 1103 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Towards Recommendations on Functional Assessment Status Measures for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Preliminary Results from a Systematic Review
Background/Purpose: Functional status assessment measures (FSAMs) are important outcomes in rheumatology and used to monitor response to treatment and aid in prediction of rheumatic disease…Abstract Number: 1514 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety Predict Worse Disease Activity and Functional Disability in a Cohort of Established Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Background/Purpose: Depression and anxiety disorders are common in RA patients, with the most recent prevalence estimates indicating that 16.8% of RA patients have a diagnosis…Abstract Number: 512 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Physical Function and Inflammatory Activity in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients. Is Disease Duration Important?
Background/Purpose: HAQ (Health Assessment Questionnaire) assesses functional disability in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. Correlation between HAQ and disease activity might change according to the length…Abstract Number: 3090 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Fibromyalgia Predicts Two-Year Changes in Functional Status in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Background/Purpose: The prevalence of fibromyalgia (FM) is 10-20% in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, compared to 2-3% in the general population. Previous studies have shown that…Abstract Number: 1787 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Does Age At Disease Onset Influence Disease Activity and Function In Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients? Results From The Ontario Best Practices Research Initiative (OBRI) Registry
Background/Purpose: The population of elderly individuals with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is increasing. The aim of this study was to assess whether age at disease onset…Abstract Number: 1234 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Barriers, Benefits and Preferences for Exercise in RA Patients: A Cross Sectional Study
Background/Purpose: Physical exercise is safe and effective as an adjunctive nonpharmacological treatment modality in the management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It is well established that…