Patient perspective on remission in rheumatoid arthritis: Validation of patient reported outcome instruments to measure absence of disease activity

CONCLUSION: Key elements of the patient perspective on remission in RA can be captured by NRS pain, fatigue, and independence. Although this study did not find conclusive evidence to improve the current definition of remission in RA, the information from these instruments adds value to the physician's assessment of remission and further bridges the gap between physician and patient.PMID:34538513 | DOI:10.1016/j.semarthrit.2021.07.005

Source: Pain Physician - September 20, 2021 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: L Rasch M Boers W Lems D van Schaardenburg S Proudman C L Hill C Duarte B Kuriya B Davis W Hoogland M Voshaar L van Tuyl Source Type: research