The International Map of Axial Spondyloarthritis Survey: A US Patient Perspective on Diagnosis and Burden of Disease.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is a chronic inflammatory disease that causes inflammation in the axial skeleton, resulting in structural damage and disability. We aimed to understand the effect of axSpA on work activity, day-to-day function, mental health, relationships, and quality of life and to examine barriers to early diagnosis.

Methods

A 30-minute quantitative US version of the International Map of Axial Spondyloarthritis survey was administered online to US patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of axSpA who were under the care of a health care provider from July 22 to November 10, 2021. This analysis describes demographics, clinical characteristics, journey to axSpA diagnosis, and disease burden.

Results

We surveyed 228 US patients with a

SUBMITTER: Magrey M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10184009 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature