Evaluation of quality of life in patients with axial spondyloarthritis and its association with disease activity, functionality, mobility, and structural damage
Clinical Rheumatology May 18, 2018
López-Medina C, et al. - Experts assessed the quality of life (QoL) in patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) and its relationship with disease activity, functionality, structural damage, and spinal mobility, using patient-reported outcomes. As per data, an association of the impairment of QoL with disease activity (BASDAI) and worsening of functionality (BASFI) was seen. Nonetheless, the worsening of QoL and structural damage were inversely related. Also, the patient’s welfare was not influenced by the disease duration.
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