Depression and anxiety in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: prevalence rates based on a comparison of the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS) and the hospital, Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS)

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>While it is recognised that depression is prevalent in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), recent studies have also highlighted significant levels of anxiety in RA patients. This study compared two commonly used scales, the Depression Anxiety...

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Main Authors: Covic Tanya, Cumming Steven R, Pallant Julie F, Manolios Nick, Emery Paul, Conaghan Philip G, Tennant Alan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-01-01
Series:BMC Psychiatry
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-244X/12/6