Cluster analysis identifies unmet healthcare needs among patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Conclusions: The majority of RA patients had favourable outcomes and low costs. However, a large group of patients was distinguished by chronic pain, disability, and fatigue not unambiguously linked to disease activity. The highest healthcare costs were linked to high disease activity or comorbidities.PMID:34511040 | DOI:10.1080/03009742.2021.1944306
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Rheumatology - Category: Rheumatology Authors: N Mars A M Kerola M J Kauppi M Pirinen O Elonheimo T Sokka-Isler Source Type: research
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