Sensitivity and specificity of assessment instruments of quality of life in rheumatoid arthritis

Sensitivity and specificity of assessment instruments of quality of life in rheumatoid arthritis

ABSTRACT Objective: To check sensitivity and specificity of assessment instruments of QoL in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Methodology: Accuracy study in a sample consisting of patients with confirmed diagnosis of RA. QoL questionnaires QV SF-36 (Gold Standard), HAQ and NHP were applied...

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Main Authors: Silvana Almeida Ribas, Selena Dubois Mendes, Laís Bittencourt Pires, Rafaela Brito Viegas, Israel Souza, Maurício Barreto, Martha Castro, Abrahão Fontes Baptista, Katia Nunes Sá
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Reumatologia
Series:Revista Brasileira de Reumatologia
Subjects:
Rheumatoid arthritis
Accuracy
Questionnaires
Quality of life
Evaluation
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