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Shoulder function and activity limitations in patients with early rheumatoid arthritis

Sammanfattning
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have impaired physical function which can lead to difficulties with daily activities. Despite improved pharmacological treatment, patients with early RA report difficulties with activities involving the shoulder. There is limited knowledge of the shoulder function and activity limitations related to the shoulder, arm and hand among patients with early RA. The overall aim of this thesis was to investigate shoulder function and activity limitations related to the shoulder, arm and hand, and the relationship between shoulder function, activity limitations and work ability in patients with early RA. A methodological study evaluated the reliability and validity for the Disability of the Shoulder,Arm and Hand (DASH) questionnaire which assess activity limitations related to the shoulder, arm and hand. A controlled cross-sectional study and a crosssectional study investigated shoulder function and activity limitations related to the shoulder, arm and hand and the relationship between shoulder function, activity limitations and work ability in patients with early RA. A randomized-controlled study evaluted moderately intensive pool exercise for patients with RA. Main findings. DASH was found to possess satisfactory reliability and validity to assess activity limitations in patients with early RA. The shoulder function was found to be impaired, in particular the shoulder muscle strength which was 65% of the muscle strength in the reference group.The majority of the patients reported some activity limitations related to the shoulder,arm and hand when compared with the reference group. Impaired work ability is common among patients with early RA and associated with impaired shoulder function, mechanical exposure and activity limitations related to the shoulder, arm and hand. Moderately intensive pool exercise improved muscle function in the upper and lower extremites, active range of motion of the shoulder, activity limitations and well-being in patients with RA, while the aerobic capacity did not improve. Long-term follow-up showed also improved physical and mental quality of life. Conclusion. Screening and monitoring of shoulder function from disease onset is warranted as the shoulder function is impaired, in particular the shoulder muscle strength. The majority of the patients with early RA report activity limitations related to the shoulder, arm and hand. DASH can be used to monitor the progress of the upper extremity function and activity limitations in patients with RA. Work ability in early RA is associated with shoulder function, mechanical exposure and activity limitations related to the shoulder, arm and hand. Moderately intensive pool exercise can be recommended for improvement of physical function, activity limitations and quality of life for patients with RA.
Delarbeten
Bilberg A, Bremell T, Mannerkorpi K. Disability of the Shoulder, Arm and Hand questionnaire in Swedish patients with rheumatoid arthritis: A validity study. J Rehabil Med. 2012;44(4) 7-11 ::DOI::10.2340/16501977-0887
 
Bilberg A, Bremell T, Balogh I, Mannerkorpi K. Shoulder function is impaired in early rheumatoid arthritis- a controlled study. Submitted
 
Bilberg A, Bremell T, Balogh I, Mannerkorpi K. Work status in patients with early rheumatoid arthritis; emphasis on mechanical exposure and shoulder function. Scand J Rheumatol 2013 Nov 3.[E-pub ahead of print]::PMID::24180222
 
Bilberg A, Ahlmén M, Mannerkorpi K. Moderately intensive exercise in a temperate pool for patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a randomized controlled study. Rheumatology 2005;44(4):502-8.::PMID::15728422
 
Examinationsnivå
Doctor of Philosophy (Medicine)
Universitet
University of Gothenburg. Sahlgrenska Academy
Institution
Institute of Medicine. Department of Rheumatology and Inflammation Research
Disputation
Fredagen den 13 december 2013, kl 9.00, Hjärtats aula Sahlgrenska Universitetssjukhuset, Sahlgrenska, Vita stråket 12
Datum för disputation
2013-12-13
E-post
annelie.bilberg@vgregion.se
URL:
http://hdl.handle.net/2077/33112
Samlingar
  • Doctoral Theses / Doktorsavhandlingar Institutionen för medicin
  • Doctoral Theses from Sahlgrenska Academy
  • Doctoral Theses from University of Gothenburg / Doktorsavhandlingar från Göteborgs universitet
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Thesis frame (635.3Kb)
Abstract (94.59Kb)
Datum
2013-11-22
Författare
Bilberg, Annelie
Nyckelord
arthritis rheumatoid
shoulder
muscle strength
activities of daily living
outcome assessment
workload
hydrotherapy
exercise
physical fitness
Publikationstyp
Doctoral thesis
ISBN
978-91-628-8813-8
Språk
eng
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