DETERMINATION OF THE FACTORS THAT AFFECT HEALTH-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE IN PATIENTS WITH RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

Baloglu H. H. , Askin A., Yener M.

ACTA MEDICA MEDITERRANEA, vol.31, no.3, pp.687-695, 2015 (Journal Indexed in SCI) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 31 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Title of Journal : ACTA MEDICA MEDITERRANEA
  • Page Numbers: pp.687-695

Abstract

Background: This study aimed to determine the effect of clinical symptoms, disease activites, laboratory values, radiographical damages, functional statuses, levels of physical activity, psychological functions and perceived social support on health-related quality of life in the patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).