Rheumatology

DAS28-ESR

Rheumatoid arthritis disease activity.

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When to use

Use to quantify disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis and to monitor response to therapy (treat-to-target).

Why use

It is a standard composite activity measure used to guide treatment escalation.

Critical actions

ESR must be > 0 (uses a natural log). Patient global health is a 0–100 mm visual analogue scale.

Evidence & references

Prevoo ML et al. Modified disease activity scores that include twenty-eight-joint counts. Arthritis Rheum. 1995.

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