Why the HAQ-II can be an effective substitute for the HAQ.

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  • F Wolfe
چکیده

The HAQ-II is a psychometrically improved 10-item version of the standard HAQ functional questionnaire. It is simpler and faster to administer and score, thereby reducing patient burden. HAQ-II is better correlated with clinical measures than the HAQ and is sensitive to change. The HAQ-II is suitable for use in the clinic and research studies.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Clinical and experimental rheumatology

دوره 23 5 Suppl 39  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2005