The SLE-DAS provides an accurate and feasible flare tool in the clinical setting: a validation study

• Published in: Rheumatology (Oxford, England) Vol. 63; no. 4; pp. 1123 - 1129
• Main Authors: Saraiva, Liliana, Cunha, Rita N, Jesus, Diogo, Gatto, Mariele, Zen, Margherita, Iaccarino, Luca, da Silva, José A P, Doria, Andrea, Inês, Luís Sousa
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 02.04.2024
• Subjects: Humans; Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic - diagnosis; Sensitivity and Specificity; Severity of Illness Index; flare; SLE-DAS; SLE; treat-to-target

To assess the criterion validity of the SLE disease activity score (SLE-DAS) flare tool and compare its performance in identifying flares against other instruments. Patients with SLE fulfilling SLE-DAS low disease activity at baseline were included from two academic lupus clinics. During follow-up,...