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Factors associated with and cutoff points for Patient Acceptable Symptom State (PASS) in rheumatoid arthritis.

Wanrachada KatchamartPongthorn NarongroeknawinBenyapa Suppa-UdomWanwisa ChanapaiAnanya Srisomnuek
Published in: Clinical rheumatology (2019)
PASS was high in Thai patients with RA. Patients accepted their disease state at moderate disease activity and mild functional impairment. More shared decision-making and patient education should be incorporated into daily practice to improve patient outcomes.Key Points•Patients with RA accepted their disease state at moderate disease activity and mild functional impairment, while a "treat-to-target" strategy aiming at remission or low disease activity is recommended as a standard goal.•More shared decision-making and patient education should be incorporated into daily practice to improve outcomes.
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