articleLara D. VeekenFeb 1, 2003Closed access

A simplified disease activity index for rheumatoid arthritis for use in clinical practice

Klinik Hietzing · University of Vienna

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Abstract

Objective

The objective of this study was to verify the usefulness of a simple disease activity index (SDAI) for rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Methods

The SDAI is the numerical sum of five outcome parameters: tender and swollen joint count (based on a 28-joint assessment), patient and physician global assessment of disease activity [visual analogue scale (VAS) 0-10 cm] and level of C-reactive protein (mg/dl, normal

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Authors

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Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Medicine
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Internal medicine
  • Rheumatology
  • Physical therapy
  • Visual analogue scale
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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