The health-related quality of life in rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and psoriatic arthritis: a comparison with a selected sample of healthy people

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The health-related quality of life (HRQL) is an important indicator of the burden of musculoskeletal disease. The Medical Outcome Study Short-Term 36 (SF-36) is the most used tool that evaluates HRQL as a subjective perception about...

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Main Authors: Intorcia Michele, Gasparini Stefania, Carotti Marina, Salaffi Fausto, Grassi Walter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-03-01
Series:Health and Quality of Life Outcomes
Online Access:http://www.hqlo.com/content/7/1/25