The health-related quality of life in rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and psoriatic arthritis: a comparison with a selected sample of healthy people.

F, Salaffi; M, Carotti; S, Gasparini; M, Intorcia; W, Grassi

doi:10.1186/1477-7525-7-25

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The health-related quality of life in rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and psoriatic arthritis: a comparison with a selected sample of healthy people.

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Salaffi F

Carotti M

Gasparini S

Abstract

<h4>Background</h4>The health-related quality of life (HRQL) is an important indicator of the burden of musculoskeletal disease. The Medical Outcome Study Short-Term 36 (SF-36) is the most used tool that evaluates HRQL as a subjective perception about psychological and physical limitations due to an...

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