Correlation of patient-reported routine assessment of patient index data with clinical measures of disease activity in psoriatic arthritis.

Aim: A treat-to-target strategy is recommended for management of psoriatic arthritis (PsA), although there is lack of agreement regarding the best measure of disease activity to target. Physician assessments included in traditional indices can be complex and time consuming to complete and cannot be readily conducted by telehealth. This study compares the routine assessment of patient index data 3 (RAPID3), an efficient tool comprising patient self-assessment, with traditional clinician-led composite measures in the PsA clinic setting.

Does a Hand Strength-Focused Exercise Program Improve Grip Strength in Older Patients With Wrist Fractures Managed Nonoperatively?: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Objective: Distal radius fractures in the older population significantly impair grip strength. The aim of the study was to investigate whether a hand strength focused exercise program during the period of immobilization for nonoperatively managed distal radius fractures in this population improved grip strength and quality of life.

Design: This is a single-center randomized controlled trial with concealed allocation, assessor blinding, and intention-to-treat analysis.