NOAR
NOAR Study
UPDATED - July 2018
To monitor the incidence of Inflammatory poly-arthritis (IP) and Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in a community setting.
●To look at the natural history of IP and RA
● Look at the risk factors in the development and sustaining of IP and RA
● Investigating associated genetic factors
● Investigating and monitoring outcomes
● Investigating the effects of treatment
● Monitoring the development of co morbidities, in particular CHD.
Inclusion & Exclusion Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
● Adults aged ≥ 16 years
● ≥2 swollen joints persisting for ≥ than 4 weeks duration
● Onset of symptoms since 1/1/2010
● Living in Norfolk at the time of onset
● Registered with a practice in the Central Norfolk CCGs
Exclusion Criteria:
● Patients who are on the register need not be re-approached. NOAR coordinator will supply your practice with a list of these patients
Study Resources
Access for the SystmOne and EMIS study resources can be requested below.
For further guidance on using the resources, please refer to the guidance documents and further useful information on the PRIDES page.
PLEASE NOTE: Study Reminder Update - EMISWeb: Oct 2017
If you have any questions about using the resources provided or would like to be involved in the development of future resources please get in touch through the Contact Page.
Disclaimer:
Please note the resources provided are designed to assist with the identification of potentially suitable patients and to appropriately code these patient if required.
These resources have been developed based on the criteria provided by the relevant study team and whilst every effort has been made to make them universally implementable they rely on read codes and the data stored in the individual practice's clinical system. These resources are intended to assist with identification but should be used in conjunction with clinical oversight and a clear understanding of the study parameters.
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