Fatigue in Psoriatic Arthritis is an Important Factor for Patients

SPARCC published the results of an investigation into the relationship between fatigue and psychosocial factors in psoriatic arthritis. Using a combination of questionnaires and laboratory tests, the research team discovered that fatigue is a common symptom amongst these patients. Fatigue has strong connections with pain, physical functional disability, and psychological distress. Dr. Dafna Gladman comments: “This is an important discovery which will aid physicians caring for patients with psoriatic arthritis, since fatigue has a major impact of the quality of life for these patients. Such studies are beginning to make a real difference for our patients.”