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Jaap Fransen1, Piet L C M van Riel
1Department of Rheumatology, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, PO Box 9101, NL-6500HB Nijmegen, The Netherlands. J.Fransen@reuma.umcn.nl
Rheumatic Diseases Clinics of North America
|December 8, 2009
Summary
The Disease Activity Score (DAS) and DAS28 effectively measure rheumatoid arthritis (RA) activity. These validated tools guide treatment adjustments for better patient outcomes in RA management.
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology
- Clinical Assessment
- Disease Monitoring
Background:
- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) management requires accurate disease activity assessment.
- The Disease Activity Score (DAS) and its modified DAS28 are established indices for RA.
- European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) response criteria aid in evaluating treatment efficacy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize the development and validation of the DAS and DAS28.
- To review the application of DAS, DAS28, and EULAR criteria in clinical trials and practice.
- To highlight the utility of tight control strategies in RA management.
Main Methods:
- Review of the development and validation studies for DAS and DAS28.
- Analysis of DAS and DAS28 utilization in rheumatoid arthritis clinical trials.
- Examination of the role of DAS in guiding treatment adjustments for RA.
Main Results:
- The DAS and DAS28 are validated measures combining joint counts, acute phase response, and general health.
- EULAR response criteria effectively classify patient response to RA therapies.
- Tight control strategies using DAS measurement improve RA management.
Conclusions:
- DAS, DAS28, and EULAR criteria are essential tools for assessing RA disease activity.
- These measures support evidence-based treatment strategies and patient management in rheumatology.
- Clinicians can effectively use these validated tools for optimal rheumatoid arthritis care.
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