Abstract
This review provides a contribution to AS assessment. AS-specific multi-item measures specific to the assessment of pain, stiffness, fatigue and global health were not identified; where assessed, these domains were largely measured with single-item visual analogue scales. Single items may provide a limited reflection of these important domains. The BASFI and DFI remain the instruments of choice for functional assessment. HRQL is recommended as a core assessment domain. Further concurrent evaluation is recommended.
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- Year
- 2005
- Type
- review
- Volume
- 44
- Issue
- 5
- Pages
- 577-586
- Citations
- 61
- Access
- Closed
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- 10.1093/rheumatology/keh549