Determinants of Perceived Health Nonimprovement in Early Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients With Favorable Treatment Outcomes

ConclusionThese results demonstrate that clinical improvements do not equate with improved subjective health for all patients. The association of nonimprovement with changes in pain and fatigue suggest that it might be worthwhile to monitor and address pain and fatigue in addition to and independently of disease activity in early RA.

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Source: Arthritis Care and Research - March 7, 2018 Category: Rheumatology Authors: L. M. M. Steunebrink, M. A. H. Oude Voshaar, E. Taal, H. E. Vonkeman, T. R. Zijlstra, M. A. F. J. Laar Tags: Original Article Source Type: research