Models solely using claims-based administrative data are poor predictors of rheumatoid arthritis disease activity

Abstract Background This study developed and validated a claims-based statistical model to predict rheumatoid arthritis (RA) disease activity, measured by the 28-joint count Disease Activity Score (DAS28). Method Veterans enrolled in the Veterans Affairs Rheumatoid Arthritis (VARA) registry with one...

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Published in:	Arthritis Research & Therapy
Main Authors:	Brian C. Sauer, Chia-Chen Teng, Neil A. Accortt, Zachary Burningham, David Collier, Mona Trivedi, Grant W. Cannon
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2017-05-01
Subjects:	Disease activity Statistical methods Rheumatoid arthritis
Online Access:	http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13075-017-1294-0