Happy New Year 2004! As always we are trying hard to make the questionnaire simple and straightforward without losing any critical information we need to continue research. Below are a few changes you can expect in the January 2004 questionnaire:
1). The "For Women Only" section on page 3 has been replaced with questions that deal with neck arthritis. This section is for everyone to answer.
2). We have expanded the infection section on page 6 to include flu, colds and chronic bronchitis. And we are now asking if you were treated with intravenous (IV) anti-biotics for some of the infections listed. Please make sure to check over this section carefully so everything gets recorded.
3). We have eliminated several questions that deal with depression and anxiety. Since these questions are no longer being used please make sure you fill out the SF-36 section completely which is near the back of the questionnaire (pages 25 and 26).
If you have any questions or need some help completing the questionnaire please email us at info@arthritis-research.org or call us at 800-323-5871 x133 or x140.