Arthritis care & research
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Arthritis care & research · Oct 2013
Dimensionality, reliability, and validity of the revised fibromyalgia impact questionnaire in two Spanish samples.
The present study attempted to fill a research gap by performing the first dimensionality analysis of the Revised Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQR) using exploratory and confirmatory techniques. A second objective was to report on the reliability and construct validity of the FIQR in Spanish patients. ⋯ Our results indicate that the Spanish version of the FIQR has a complex factor structure, has excellent reliability, and shows good construct validity.
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Arthritis care & research · Oct 2013
Multicenter StudyImpact of etanercept on work and activity impairment in employed moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis patients in the United States.
To quantify the impact of etanercept on work and activity impairment in employed US patients with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA). ⋯ In US employed moderate to severe RA patients, etanercept led to significant reductions in overall work and activity impairment; the value of increased work productivity partially or completely offset the cost of treatment.
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Arthritis care & research · Oct 2013
Relationship between fatigue and subsequent physical activity among older adults with symptomatic osteoarthritis.
Although it has been well established that fatigue is common among older adults with osteoarthritis (OA), relatively little is known about how fatigue in daily life affects physical activity. The purposes of this study were to examine the relationship between momentary fatigue and subsequent physical activity among people with OA who reported clinically relevant levels of fatigue and to examine moderators of this relationship. ⋯ Momentary fatigue is a robust and important variable associated with decreased physical activity. Further, the moderating effect of functional mobility suggests this factor should be considered when intervening on fatigue. While people with better functional mobility may benefit from an activity-based treatment approach (such as learning activity pacing techniques to reduce the impact of fatigue on activity), those with worse functional mobility may benefit from treatment focusing on underlying impairments.
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Arthritis care & research · Oct 2013
Randomized Controlled TrialRAHelp: an online intervention for individuals with rheumatoid arthritis.
To test an intervention for improving self-management in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) using an online, cognitive-behavioral, self-management group program (RAHelp), with weekly telephone support. ⋯ RAHelp appears to have beneficial effects in terms of self-efficacy and quality of life among individuals with RA who are willing to use an online service format.
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Arthritis care & research · Oct 2013
Risk of venous thromboembolism in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD), but little is known about its association with another form of vascular disorder, venous thromboembolism (VTE). ⋯ Our results showed an increased risk of developing VTE for RA patients compared with non-RA patients. The risk was attenuated but remained elevated even after adjusting for various risk factors for VTE.