Health-related quality of life in systemic sclerosis compared with other rheumatic diseases: a cross-sectional study

Health-related quality of life in systemic sclerosis compared with other rheumatic diseases: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a rare autoimmune disease characterized by fibrosis of the skin and the involvement of multiple internal organs. Previous studies reported poorer health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients with SSc compared with the general population. However,...

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Main Authors: Eun Hye Park, Vibeke Strand, Yoon Jeong Oh, Yeong Wook Song, Eun Bong Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-02-01
Series:Arthritis Research & Therapy
Subjects:
Systemic sclerosis
Quality of life
Disability
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13075-019-1842-x

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