Interrelations of disease activity, health-related quality of life, and mental health in axial spondyloarthritis: the Rheuma-VOR cohort - Scorecard - MDSpire

Interrelations of disease activity, health-related quality of life, and mental health in axial spondyloarthritis: the Rheuma-VOR cohort

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  • Lina Judit Schiestl

  • Eva Wendt

  • Fabian Proft

  • Kirsten Hoeper

  • Torsten Witte

  • Gunter Assmann

  • Andreas Schwarting

  • Matthias Dreher

  • May 13, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Connections Between Disease Activity, Quality of Life, and Mental Well-Being in Axial Spondyloarthritis: Insights from the Rheuma-VOR Cohort

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
Condition
Key Mechanisms
Target PopulationIndividuals diagnosed with axial spondyloarthritis, primarily under 45 years of age, with emphasis on early diagnosis.
Care Setting

Key Highlights

  • High prevalence of depressive symptoms (36.5%) and fatigue (69.5%) at diagnosis, with statistical significance noted.
  • Significant improvements in disease activity, HRQoL, and mental health after one year of treatment, with specific metrics provided.
  • Self-reported disease activity is a strong predictor of mental health outcomes, supported by data.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

    Management

    • Commence guideline-adherent treatment promptly after diagnosis, including specific therapies such as NSAIDs or biologics.

    Monitoring & Follow-up

      Risks

        Patient & Prescribing Data

        Early treatment initiation correlates with improved physical and psychological outcomes, detailing treatment types.

        Clinical Best Practices

        • Implement structured screening and referral processes for suspected axSpA, utilizing specific screening tools for mental health.

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