The Use of Oral Analgesics and Pain Self-Efficacy Are Independent Predictors of the Quality of Life of Individuals with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Objectives. This study investigated the relationship between quality of life (QOL) and several factors, including pain assessments, in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Methods. This cross-sectional, single-center study enrolled 85 patients with RA. The variables investigated included demogra...

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Main Authors: Akira Hashimoto, Motoki Sonohata, Masaaki Mawatari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2020-01-01
Series:Pain Research and Management
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/7409396