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2022


PLoS One


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Development and test-retest reliability of a screening tool for axial spondyloarthritis.

Authors

Shridharmurthy D, Lapane KL, Khan S, Yi E, Baek J, Kay J, Liu S-H
PLoS One. 2022; 17(7):e0269494.
PMID: 35802613.

Abstract

People with axial Spondyloarthritis (axSpA) suffer from lengthy diagnostic delays of ~7 years. The usage of screening tools to identify axSpA patients in primary care can reduce diagnostic delays by facilitating early referral to rheumatologic care. The purpose of this study was to examine the psychometric properties of a potential screening tool for patients with axSpA.