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The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of depression among rheumatoid arthritis (RA) Argentinean patients and its association with sociodemographic and clinical factors.

Depression is one of the most frequent comorbidity in patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). It´s presence is associated with higher healthcare costs, mortality rate and reduced odds of achieving a good treatment response. Objective: to determine the prevalence of depression in Argentinean patients with RA and to establish its relationship with different sociodemographic and clinical factors. Material and methods: consecutive patients ≥18 years old, with a diagnosis of RA according to ACR-EULAR 2010 criteria were included. Sociodemographic data, comorbidities, RA characteristics, disease activity and current treatment were registered. Questionnaires were administered: EQ-5D-3L, QOL-RA, HAQ-A and PHQ-9. PHQ-9 scores of 5-9, 10-14, 15-19, ≥20 represent mild, moderate, moderate/severe and severe depression, respectively and a cut-off value ≥10, major depression. Statistical analysis: Student´s T, ANOVA and Chi2 tests. Multiple logistic regression.

El autocuestionario QOL-RA es una herramienta diseñada para valorar la calidad de vida de los pacientes con Artritis Reumatoidea (AR). No requiere licencia para su uso. Objetivo: validar el cuestionario QOL-RA en una cohorte de pacientes con AR en Argentina.