Profiling Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms in Children Undergoing Treatment for Spondyloarthritis and Polyarthritis.
Anne McHughAvis L ChanCarolyn HerreraJennifer M ParkImelda BalboniDana GerstbacherJoyce J HsuTzielan LeeMargo ThienemannJennifer FrankovichPublished in: The Journal of rheumatology (2022)
Our study shows that patients with SpA and PolyA with more active disease have worse psychological functioning in activities, school, and social arenas, and more internalized emotional disturbances, suggesting the need for regular mental health screening by rheumatologists.