AB0261 Relationship between fatigue and rheumatoid arthritis: results from moroccan quest-ra study. (23rd January 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lakhdar, T.; Rkain, H.; Znat, F.; El Kabbaj, S.; Benslama, I.; Benchekroun, B.; Benbrahim, L.; Allali, F.; Hajjaj-Hassouni, N.
• Is Part Of: Annals of the rheumatic diseases. Volume 72:Supplement 3(2013)
• Page Start: A866
• Page End: A866
• Publication Date: 2014-01-23
• Subjects: Rheumatism -- Periodicals; 616.723005
• DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2013-eular.2584
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0003-4967

Abstract

Abstract : Objectives: Assessment of fatigue in Moroccan patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and its relationship with disease parameters. Methods: 1089 Moroccan patients with rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) were included in the multicenter cross-sectional study QUEST-RA (Quantitative Patient Questionnaires in Standard Monitoring of Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis). The presence of fatigue was researched and its degree was assessed by a visual analogue scale (VAS) ranging from 0 to 100 mm. The presence and intensity of fatigue were correlated to the RA patient and disease parameters (sex, DAS 28, score of Health assessment Questionnaire (HAQ), corticosteroids intake, presence or absence of sleep disorders or psychological problems). Results: The mean age of our patients was 49 ± 12.6 years with a female predominance of 80.3%. The average of disease duration was 6 (3, 12) years. The mean DAS28 was 4.9 ± 1.68. The average of HAQ was 1 (0.4, 1.6). Fatigue was present in 97.1% patients and the average of VAS fatigue was 43.2 ± 26.6 mm. A high level of fatigue was associated with female gender (44% versus 39%, p = 0.05), an important level of disease activity (r = 0.544, p <0.001), more functional disability (r = 0.660, p <0.001), corticosteroids intake (r = 0.510, p = 0.003), presence of sleep disorders (65.4% versus 36%, p <0.001), and the psychological problems caused by the disease (43.8% versus 21 9%, p <0.001). Conclusions: Fatigue is a major problem in our patients with RA and must be included in their routine assessment. In our sample, fatigue appears to be related to female sex, high level of disease activity and greater functional disability. Disclosure of Interest: None Declared