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Rheumatoid arthritis and comorbidity.

E Berkanovic1, M L Hurwicz

  • 1Multipurpose Arthritis Center, University of California, Los Angeles 90024.

The Journal of Rheumatology
|July 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Rheumatoid arthritis patients often have other severe chronic conditions, impacting their mental health and social connections. Failing to account for these comorbidities may skew assessments of functional status in rheumatoid arthritis research.

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Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Comorbidity Research
  • Patient-Reported Outcomes

Background:

  • Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) frequently co-occurs with other chronic conditions.
  • The impact of these comorbidities on RA patients' well-being is significant.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence and impact of comorbidities in rheumatoid arthritis patients.
  • To determine if comorbidities affect measures of depressive symptoms, social connectedness, and functional status.

Main Methods:

  • Survey data collected from 288 rheumatoid arthritis patients.
  • Analysis of the frequency and severity of co-occurring chronic conditions.
  • Assessment of patient-reported outcomes including depressive symptoms, social connectedness, and Arthritis Impact Measurement Scales.

Main Results:

  • 54% of RA patients reported additional chronic conditions.
  • 20% of RA patients reported at least one severe comorbidity.
  • Comorbidity frequency and severity significantly correlated with poorer outcomes in depressive symptoms, social connectedness, and functional status.

Conclusions:

  • Comorbidities are highly prevalent in rheumatoid arthritis patients.
  • The presence and severity of comorbidities significantly influence patient-reported outcomes.
  • Future research must control for comorbidity to accurately assess functional status in rheumatoid arthritis.

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