Journal article
Screening for signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis by family physicians and nurse practitioners using the Gait, Arms, Legs, and Spine musculoskeletal examination
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of the Gait, Arms, Legs, and Spine (GALS) examination to screen for signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) when used by family physicians and nurse practitioners.
METHODS: Participating health care professionals (2 rheumatologists, 3 family physicians, and 3 nurse practitioners) were trained to perform the GALS examination by viewing an instructional DVD and attending a training …
Authors
Beattie KA; MacIntyre NJ; Cividino A
Journal
Arthritis Care & Research, Vol. 64, No. 12, pp. 1923–1927
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
12 2012
DOI
10.1002/acr.21740
ISSN
2151-464X