Open Journal of Rheumatology and Autoimmune Diseases

Volume 4, Issue 3 (August 2014)

ISSN Print: 2163-9914   ISSN Online: 2164-005X

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Assessment of Fatigue in Undifferentiated Spondyloarthritis (USpA)

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DOI: 10.4236/ojra.2014.43022    2,858 Downloads   4,618 Views  Citations

ABSTRACT

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the fatigue in patients with undifferentiated spondyloarthritis [USpA], and its relationship with disease-specific variables, spinal mobility measures and healthy related quality of life [HRQOL]. Methods: Eighty patients with USpA and forty healthy subjects were included in this study. The multidimensional assessment of fatigue [MAF] and the generic instrument Short Form 36 [SF 36] were used in patient and control groups to assess fatigue and [HRQOL]. Fatigue was also assessed with the Bath ankylosing spondylitis disease activity index [BASDAI] fatigue item. The evaluation included the activity of the disease [BASDAI], functional status [Bath ankylosing spondylitis functional index], and visual analog scale [VAS] of axial and joint pain. Demographics and disease-related data were obtained. Results: Patients with USpA had higher scores in MAF total and in all MAF subgroup scales than controls. All SF-36 subgroups scores were also found to be significantly lower in patients. Severe fatigue experienced 60% in patients. MAF total scores were found to be significantly correlated with morning stiffness, BASDAI, Bath ankylosing spondylitis functional index (BASFI), BASDAI fatigue, VAS-axial, and SF-36 subgroups scores in patients [p < 0.05]. Conclusions: The patients with USpA defined significantly more fatigue and lower HRQOL when compared with healthy persons. MAF was found to be related with the clinical and functional status and health-related quality of life of patients with USpA.

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Alkan, B. , Fidan, F. , Atalay, S. , Erten, Ş. , Bozkurt, S. and Ardıçoğlu, Ö. (2014) Assessment of Fatigue in Undifferentiated Spondyloarthritis (USpA). Open Journal of Rheumatology and Autoimmune Diseases, 4, 153-161. doi: 10.4236/ojra.2014.43022.

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