The Impact of Frailty on Changes in Physical Function and Disease Activity Among Adults With Rheumatoid Arthritis.

James S AndrewsLaura TrupinKatherine D WyshamCatherine L HoughEdward H YelinPatricia P Katz

Published in: ACR open rheumatology (2019)

Frailty may be an important risk factor for reduced physical function over time in RA. Future studies should address whether interventions to reduce frailty improve physical function in RA.

Keyphrases

disease activity
rheumatoid arthritis
systemic lupus erythematosus
ankylosing spondylitis
rheumatoid arthritis patients
community dwelling
juvenile idiopathic arthritis
interstitial lung disease
physical activity
current status
case control