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🦴 DAPSA (Disease Activity in Psoriatic Arthritis)

UseWhen to use: PsA clinic visits focused on joint disease activity.

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Strata≤4 remission; ≤14 LDA; ≤28 MDA; >28 HDA.

LimitsWhen not to use: as the sole measure of skin/axial/entheseal burden. · Pitfall: CRP unit errors. · Combine with psoriasis and SpA indices when needed.

SourceSchoels M / Smolen JS DAPSA literature

Runs locally in your browser (no PHI uploaded). For licensed clinicians — not a substitute for clinical judgement.
Stored on this device for revisit reminders

This-shift next steps

After scoring: open the scene pack, peer scores, and the matching pathway. Local reference — no HIS write.

Score + version; reference only — not a substitute for care · no HIS write

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Clinical takeaway

CRP mg/dL.

When to use

When to use: PsA clinic visits focused on joint disease activity.

How it works

TJC68 + SJC66 + pain(0–10) + PtGA(0–10) + CRP(mg/dL).

Key points

  • CRP mg/dL.
  • ≤4 remission.
  • Next: PASDAS / MDA criteria.

References

  • Schoels M / Smolen JS DAPSA literature
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does DAPSA (Disease Activity in Psoriatic Arthritis) upload patient data? Where is it calculated?
Calculation runs locally in the browser; inputs and results are not uploaded. For licensed clinicians only; interpret with history, investigations and local protocols — not a diagnosis or prescription.
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