Abstract Number: 1676 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Health Related Quality of Life over Time in a Multi-Ethnic Cohort of Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Correlation with Disease Activity and Organ Damage
Background/Purpose: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic disease affecting the physical, social, and psychological well-being of patients. Health related quality of life (HRQoL) measures…Abstract Number: 1953 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Randomized Trial on Exercise at Late-Stage after Total Knee Replacement
Background/Purpose: Total knee replacement (TKR) improves pain and quality of life; however, the functional limitations that existed for years before surgery tend to persist after…Abstract Number: 2150 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Association of Poverty Income Ratio with Physical Functioning in a Cohort of Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Background/Purpose: Lower socioeconomic status (SES) has been shown to be associated with poor physical functioning in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients; however, previous studies have…Abstract Number: 2470 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Impact of Frailty on Changes in Physical Function Among Adults with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Frailty is a state of excess vulnerability to stressors and is associated with increased risk of poor health outcomes including physical disability. Frailty and…Abstract Number: 625 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Rapid Onset of Efficacy in Patients with Active Psoriatic Arthritis Treated with Ixekizumab: A Pooled Analysis of Data from Two Phase III Clinical Trials
Background/Purpose: Rapid onset of clinical improvement is an important attribute of treatment success for patients with PsA. These analyses evaluate the speed of onset of…Abstract Number: 630 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Effects of Intravenous Golimumab, an Anti-Tnfα Monoclonal Antibody, on Mental and Physical Functioning and Health-Related Quality of Life in Active Psoriatic Arthritis: 24-Week Results of a Phase 3 Trial
Background/Purpose: To evaluate physical and mental health functioning, health state, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients with active psoriatic arthritis (PsA) treated with…Abstract Number: 2621 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Incremental Benefit of Radiographic Inhibition on Long-Term Outcomes in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: For the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) a therapeutic window of opportunity exists– patients treated early have favorable outcomes compared with patients treated after…Abstract Number: 3212 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Treat-to-Target in RA: Does Early Simplified Disease Activity Index (SDAI) Remission Lead to Better 5-Year Functional Outcomes Than SDAI Low Disease Activity?
Background/Purpose: The management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has evolved considerably during the last couple of decades, with current recommended practice being a treat-to-target approach, involving…Abstract Number: 3256 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Functional Ability ‘to Rise’ and Autonomy Support for Physical Activity: Implications for Light Physical Activity Engagement and Psychological Wellbeing in People Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Epidemiological studies indicate participation in light physical activity (LPA) is positively associated with psychological wellbeing. For patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), reduced functional ability…Abstract Number: 956 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Effect of Treatment Adjustments Aimed at DAS Remission on Physical Functioning in Undifferentiated and Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients in Low Disease Activity
Background/Purpose: Should we aim at remission if patients are in low disease activity (LDA)? We assessed if rheumatoid or undifferentiated arthritis (RA, UA) patients who…Abstract Number: 1712 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Relationship Between Physical Functioning and Work for People with Psoriatic Arthritis: Results from a Large Real-World Study in 16 Countries
Background/Purpose: <3); employment status and the four WPAI components (work time missed, impairment while working, overall work impairment, and activity impairment) were described by HAQ-DI…Abstract Number: 1414 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Comparison of Surgical and Conservative Therapy of Lumbar Disc Herniation with Radicular Signs and Symptoms in a Quality Management Program
Background/Purpose: Current evidence for outcomes of surgical versus conservative treatment of lumbar disc herniation with nerve root compression is ambiguous. To compare the effectiveness of…Abstract Number: 1087 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
“It Was Just My Right Pace”: A Qualitative Study Exploring Yoga Practice in Adults with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Physical activity is reported to improve physical function and reduce disease symptoms in adults with rheumatoid arthritis (RA); however adults with RA are less…Abstract Number: 434 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Duration of Remission By Currently Available Criteria Can Predict Physical Functioning, but Not Radiological Progression in Early Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Background/Purpose: Several sets of remission criteria have been developed. The ACR/EULAR criteria were validated against their potential to predict prognosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) [1].…Abstract Number: 2578 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Disease Activity Is the Major Determinant of Quality of Life and Physical Function in Patients with Early Axial Spondyloarthritis. Results from the Esperanza Cohort.
Background/Purpose : Main objective: to describe health related quality of life (HRQoL), physical function (PF) and spinal mobility (SM) in patients with early axial Spondyloarthritis…
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