Assessment of pain, depression, and anxiety by visual analogue scale in Japanese women with rheumatoid arthritis

2002 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 137-141 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nanako Tamiya ◽  
Shunichi Araki ◽  
Gen Ohi ◽  
Katsuhiko Inagaki ◽  
Naoko Urano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Visual Analogue Scale ◽  
Analogue Scale ◽  
Japanese Women ◽  
Depression And Anxiety

Elektra prosthesis for trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis: a follow-up of 39 consecutive cases

2012 ◽  
Vol 37 (7) ◽  
pp. 605-609 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Klahn ◽  
M. Nygaard ◽  
R. Gvozdenovic ◽  
M. E. H. Boeckstyns
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Visual Analogue Scale ◽  
Analogue Scale ◽  
Revision Rate ◽  
Gradual Increase ◽  
Biomechanical Properties ◽  
Fast Recovery ◽  
Trapeziometacarpal Osteoarthritis ◽  
The Mean

We present a prospective follow-up of 39 Elektra prostheses in 37 patients (32 women and five men), with a mean age of 56.5 (range 46–71) years; 34 patients had osteoarthritis and three had rheumatoid arthritis. Patients were followed using clinical examination, including measurement of pain on a visual analogue scale, mobility, and strength, after 6, 12, 26, and 52 weeks, and annually thereafter. Radiological examination was done preoperatively and after 6, 26, and 52 weeks, and annually thereafter. The mean follow-up time was 48 (range 3–91) months. Although we observed a fast recovery, including maintenance of mobility and a gradual increase in grip strength, there was a revision rate of 7/38 (24%) after 36 months, increasing to 17/38 (44%) after 72 months. The main reason for revision was loosening of the trapezial component, and biomechanical properties of the trapezial fixation may be the key problem in treating trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis using a total prosthesis.

Depression, anxiety and pain in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

2005 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 274-276 ◽  
Author(s):  
Branimir Margetić ◽  
Branka Aukst-Margetić ◽  
Ernest Bilić ◽  
Marija Jelušić ◽  
Lana Tambić Bukovac
Keyword(s):  
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis ◽  
Visual Analogue Scale ◽  
Analogue Scale ◽  
Pain Perception ◽  
Symptom Checklist ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Trauma Symptom

AbstractThe aim of this study was to assess relations among depression, anxiety and pain in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Pain was measured with the visual analogue scale (VAS), and depression and anxiety with depression and anxiety subscales from the Trauma Symptom Checklist for Children (TSC-C). Pain perception was significantly correlated with depression scores.

scholarly journals Secular changes in the progression of clinical markers and patient-reported outcomes in early rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatology ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 59 (9) ◽  
pp. 2381-2391 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lewis Carpenter ◽  
Elena Nikiphorou ◽  
Patrick D W Kiely ◽  
David A Walsh ◽  
Adam Young ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Visual Analogue Scale ◽  
Early Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Analogue Scale ◽  
Patient Reported Outcomes ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Clinical Markers ◽  
Short Form 36 ◽  
Early Ra ◽  
Patient Reported

Abstract Objectives To examine secular trends in the progression of clinical and patient-reported outcomes in early RA. Methods A total of 2701 patients recruited to the Early Rheumatoid Arthritis Study or Early Rheumatoid Arthritis Network with year of diagnosis from 1986 to 2011. The 5-year progression rates for patients diagnosed at different points in time were modelled using mixed-effects regression; 1990, 2002 and 2010, were compared. Clinical markers of disease included the 28-joint count DAS and the ESR. Patient-reported markers included the HAQ, visual analogue scale of pain and global health, and the Short-Form 36. Results Statistically significant improvements in both 28-joint count DAS and ESR were seen over the 5 years in patients diagnosed with RA compared with those diagnosed earlier. By 5 years, 59% of patients with diagnosis in 2010 were estimated to reach low disease activity compared with 48% with diagnosis in 2002 and 32% with diagnosis in 1990. Whilst HAQ demonstrated statistically significant improvements, these improvements were small, with similar proportions of patients achieving HAQ scores of ≤1.0 by 5 years with a diagnosis in 1990 compared with 2010. Levels of the visual analogue scale and the Mental Component Scores of the Short-Form 36 indicated similar, statistically non-significant levels over the 5 years, irrespective of year diagnosed. Conclusion This study demonstrates improvements in inflammatory markers over time in early RA, in line with improved treatment strategies. These have not translated into similar improvements in patient-reported outcomes relating to either physical or mental health.

Immediate access rheumatology clinic: efficiency and outcomes

2011 ◽  
Vol 71 (3) ◽  
pp. 363-368 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miriam Gärtner ◽  
Julia P Fabrizii ◽  
Elisabeth Koban ◽  
Martin Holbik ◽  
Lorenz P Machold ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Visual Analogue Scale ◽  
Analogue Scale ◽  
Waiting Times ◽  
Symptom Duration ◽  
Rheumatology Clinic ◽  
Clinic Efficiency ◽  
Lower Pain ◽  
Rheumatic Conditions

Objective and MethodsIn order to facilitate access and shorten waiting times to rheumatologist assessment, an immediate access clinic (IAC) was established. Patients were assessed at presentation in the clinic and after 6–12 months, either in the clinic or by telephone. Data regarding diagnostic accuracy, pain levels and care were analysed.ResultsFrom February to December 2009, 1036 patients were assessed. 223 (21.5%) patients had symptoms for 3 months or less. 660 were available for re-assessment after 6–12 months. Initial tentative diagnoses were confirmed in over 75% of patients suspected of having rheumatoid arthritis (RA), spondylarthropathy and osteoarthritis. Men suspected of having spondylarthropathy had a significantly longer symptom duration than women (median (IQR) 54.0 (18.0–120.0) vs 24.0 (6.0–66.0) months; p=0.0082). There was no significant gender difference regarding pain. At follow-up, the visual analogue scale for pain in RA patients admitted to further care in the clinic (n=61) had significantly decreased by a median (IQR) of 37.5 mm (10.5–50.5), whereas this improvement was only 6 mm (−26–33.5) in the 22 RA patients followed outside the clinic (p=0.0083).ConclusionsThe IAC resulted in considerable waiting time reduction for rheumatology assessment. A substantial minority was seen before 3 months' symptom duration. ‘Positive predictive correctness’ of the assessing rheumatologists regarding the presence of inflammatory rheumatic conditions was over 75%. Patients with RA cared for in the clinic had substantially lower pain levels after 6–12 months' follow-up than patients treated elsewhere.

scholarly journals Discovering Rheumatoid Arthritis During Pregnancy

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 18-19
Author(s):  
Fatoumata Diakité ◽  
Boureima Kodio ◽  
Seydou Diallo ◽  
Fanta Sangaré ◽  
MohomedineTouré Touré ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Visual Analogue Scale ◽  
Rheumatoid Factor ◽  
Analogue Scale ◽  
Morning Stiffness ◽  
Fetal Loss ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Inflammatory Syndrome ◽  
Peptide Antibodies

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune mechanism disease that preferentially affects women. Remission from rheumatoid arthritis has often been associated with pregnancy. A 29-year-old woman presented with symmetrical inflammatory polyarthralgias of the large and small joints with morning stiffness estimated at 5 hours, and the Visual Analogue Scale at 80/100 associated with the joint swelling onset 12th week of amenorrhea. She has no medical history, third pregnancy, and no fetal loss has been reported. The physical examination of the day objectified five painful joints and two swollen joints. Disease activity was moderate. There was a biological inflammatory syndrome with a C-Reactive Protein (CRP) at 37.9 mg. Rheumatoid factor was positive at 214 IU (Standard <14 IU), anti-citrullinated peptides antibodies at 99.6 IU (Standard <17 IU). The pregnancy revealed rheumatoid arthritis positive to rheumatoid factor and citrullinated cyclic anti-peptide antibodies.   

Visual analogue scale for assessment of the impact of rheumatoid arthritis in the hand

2004 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 435
Author(s):  
Nicola Massy-Westropp ◽  
Jegan Krishnan ◽  
Michael Ahern
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Visual Analogue Scale ◽  
Analogue Scale ◽  
The Impact

Evaluation of Assistive Devices after a Course in Joint Protection

1994 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 293-304 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ulla Nordenskiöld
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Visual Analogue Scale ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Analogue Scale ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Assistive Devices ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Ability To Work ◽  
Joint Protection ◽  
Home Work

AbstractThis study assessed a joint protection education program and investigated the costs and effects of assistive devices. Fifty-three women with seropositive rheumatoid arthritis, whose ages ranged from 29 to 65 years, attended a standardized joint protection course (13 hours). A self-report questionnaire was constructed listing the most common devices, and the subjects were asked to check which devices they had received, which ones they used and did not use, and why. Pain during activities of daily living and when using assistive devices was measured using the visual analogue scale. Results show that the subjects reported great benefits from the joint protection course, assistive devices, and wrist orthosis. The women had tried 663 devices, 91 % of which were still being used. Pain decreased significantly (p < .001) when using assistive devices. The utility of 11 devices at a cost of SEK 1,683 per person can be described as increased capacity and ability to work at home, work outside the home, and perform leisure activities with less pain.

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