Key result
Increases in interpersonal stress were associated with significant elevations in disease activity, including DR + CD3 cells, sIL-2R, and joint tenderness among women with rheumatoid arthritis.
Why the study?
Does change in interpersonal stress affect disease activity in women with rheumatoid arthritis?
Observational (n=41)
Does change in interpersonal stress affect disease activity in women with rheumatoid arthritis?
Interpersonal stress is associated with increased disease activity in women with rheumatoid arthritis.
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Interpersonal stress monitoring may merit consideration in women with RA; leaves open whether reduction improves outcomes in trials.
Zautra et al. (1997) conducted an observational in Rheumatoid arthritis (n=41). Interpersonal stress was evaluated on Disease activity. Increases in interpersonal stress were associated with significant elevations in disease activity, including DR + CD3 cells, sIL-2R, and joint tenderness among women with rheumatoid arthritis.
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