Activity Limitations in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Factors Associated With Activity Limitations in Individuals With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Objective: To evaluate what factors contribute to activity limitations in subjects with rheumatoid arthritis considering the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health model.

Methods: A cross-sectional study on 81 individuals with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) using instruments to measure five constructs of the component activities.

The investigators used the ICF model to analyze factors reported to be associated with functioning and disability in individuals with RA, including dexterity fatigue, stiffness , pinch, handgrip, strength, range of motion (ROM) deficit, deformities , mental health, vitality, and pain .

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age over 18 years,
• Clinical diagnosis rheumatic arthritis
• Mental competence by the Mini-Mental State Examination

Exclusion Criteria:-

• Had undergone upper limb surgery,
• Had an uncorrected visual deficit that could compromise functionality