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ACR score is a scale to measure change in rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. [1] It is named after the American College of Rheumatology. The ACR score is more often used in clinical trials than in doctor patient-relationships, as it allows a common standard between researchers. Different degrees of improvement are referred to as ACR20, ACR50, ACR70.
The American College of Rheumatology notes that the test-retest reliability of the WOMAC varies for the pain, stiffness, and function subscales. The ACR says the pain subscale "has been variable across studies but generally meets the minimum standard."
The American College of Rheumatology (ACR; [1] until 1985 called American Rheumatism Association [2]) is an organization of and for physicians, health professionals, and scientists that advances rheumatology through programs of education, research, advocacy and practice support relating to the care of people with arthritis and rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.
The RAQoL was developed by Galen Research, the University of Leeds and the Academic Hospital Maastricht, and was first published in 1997. [5] It was the first patient completed quality of life questionnaire that focused on rheumatoid arthritis [6] and is distinct from other questionnaires as it includes physical contact as a dimension of quality of life. [3]
BASDAI demonstrates a sensitivity to change within a short period of time. Following a 3-week physiotherapy course, the BASDAI showed a significant (p=0.009) 16.4% score improvement. Because the BASDAI reflects ongoing inflammatory disease, patients with advanced or "burned out" disease may score well on the test despite their advanced disease. [4]
Arthritis & Rheumatology is a monthly peer-reviewed medical journal covering the natural history, pathophysiology, treatment, and outcome of the rheumatic diseases. It is an official journal of the American College of Rheumatology. It was established in 1958 as Arthritis & Rheumatism and obtained its current name in 2014. [1]
International League of Associations of Rheumatology (ILAR [1]) is an international body of the associations of Rheumatologists from around the world.It comprises partner organisations PANLAR, Pan American League of Associations for Rheumatology, EULAR, European League against Rheumatism, APLAR, Asia Pacific League of Associations of Rheumatology and AFLAR, African League of Associations for ...
The Pan-American League of Associations for Rheumatology (PANLAR) is a non-profit organization composed of rheumatology associations from North, Central, and South America. The organization's main objective is to promote and advance the knowledge, education, research, and care in the field of rheumatology in the Americas.