In other patient groups Type D personality has been found to influence psychological well-
being and quality of life and to be related to levels of proinflammatory cytokines. The aim of …

The distressed personality type (“type D personality”) has been shown to be associated with
low quality of life and higher morbidity and mortality in various patient groups. Because the …

Objectives: This study analyzes the link between rheumatic diseases and distressed or Type
D personality. Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in the …

Background In RA pts, health-related quality of life (HRQoL) assessment is important, but
there is little research regarding the relation between the type of personality and the …

Objective: The study aimed to develop a predictive model of how Type D personality
influences health behaviours, social support and symptom severity and assess its …

We hypothesized that clinical outcomes might be influenced by personality type (A, B, C, D)
in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and ankylosing spondylitis (AS). One hundred ninety-four …

Background: Quality of life (QoL) in rheumatoid arthritis patients may be greatly affected by
their personality, which shape their perception of illness, their attitude, and behavior. Up to …

INTRODUCTION: The aim of the study was to identify selected personality determinants in
patients with rheumatoid arthritis. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Pilot clinical studies were …

A rheumatic disease can severely impair a person's quality of life. The degree of impairment,
however, is not closely related to objective indicators of disease severity. This study …

Objective Rheumatological diseases are associated with lower quality of life (QoL) levels.
Psychiatric disturbances are frequently observed in these patients. This study examined the …