Symptomatic Rheumatoid Arthritis Manifestations Associated with Impairments in Work and Quality of Life - Bioengineer.org
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A study of 402 rheumatoid arthritis patients found that symptomatic extra-articular manifestations are associated with significant impairments in work productivity, daily function, and quality of life, independent of traditional disease activity measures. The research used validated instruments including the Work Productivity and Activity Impairment questionnaire to demonstrate that patients with symptomatic manifestations had higher disability scores and lower quality-of-life outcomes compared to those without such manifestations.
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A cross-sectional and observational study published in Advances in Rheumatology indicates that symptomatic extra-articular manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis are associated with significant impairments in daily function, social life, and work productivity, independent of traditional disease activity measures. The research, conducted between June 2020 and June 2021, evaluated 402 patients diagn…
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