Disease activity dynamics in rheumatoid arthritis: patients’ self-assessment of disease activity via WebApp
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Disease activity dynamics in rheumatoid arthritis: patients’ self-assessment of disease activity via WebApp
Objectives The aim was to evaluate patient self-assessment of RA disease activity in terms of Routine Assessment of Patient Index Data (RAPID) scores via a Web-based smartphone application (WebApp). Methods In this prospective, multicentre study, adult RA patients were examined by a rheumatologist at baseline and after 3 months. Patients were asked to complete WebApp questionnaires weekly. Th...
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عنوان ژورنال: Rheumatology
سال: 2017
ISSN: 1462-0324,1462-0332
DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/kex229