PODDUBNYY , Denis

Objective To determine the presence of mental disorder risk and associated factors in European patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). Methods Data from 2,166 patients with axSpA in 12 European countries were collected from 2017 to 2018 through the European Map of Axial Spondyloarthritis online survey. Risk of mental disorders was...

The sample comprised 2,846 patients with axial SpA, 1,653 were active members of the labor force, 1,450 were employed, and of those employed, 67.7% reported at least 1 WRI. The most frequently reported WRIs were taking sick leave (56.3%), difficulty fulfilling working hours (44.6%), and missing work for doctor's appointments (34.6%). Of the...

To identify the parameters associated with self-reported diagnostic delay (DD) in axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) patients across Europe

Introduction/objectives: To evaluate the journey to diagnosis, disease characteristics and burden of disease in male and female patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) across Europe. Method: Data from 2846 unselected patients participating in the European Map of Axial Spondyloarthritis (EMAS) study through an online survey (2017–2018)...

Purpose of Review Scientific research in axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) has grown significantly. Nevertheless, the patient perspective remains insufficiently explored. Using a cross-sectional survey, the European Map of Axial Spondyloarthritis (EMAS) describes how patients living with self-reported axSpA experience their disease physically,...