HADS-depression score is a mediator for illness perception and daily life impairment in Takayasu's arteritis.

Introduction/objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationships among the disease activity, illness perception, daily life performance, anxiety and depression status as potential mediators in Takayasu's arteritis (TAK) patients.

Method: In this cross-sectional study, 77 TAK patients were included. Data were collected by a clinical examination and a structured questionnaire regarding patient reported outcome measures (PROMs).