Comparing the DAS28 from one patient on two different time points, it is possible to define improvement or response. The EULAR response criteria are defined as follows:
DAS28 improvement → |
> 1.2 |
> 0.6 and ≤ 1.2 |
≤ 0.6 |
Present DAS28↓ |
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≤ 3.2 |
good response |
moderate response |
no response |
> 3.2 and ≤ 5.1 |
moderate response |
moderate response |
no response |
> 5.1 |
moderate response |
no response |
no response |
Both the thresholds for high and low disease activity and remission and the abovementioned improvement criteria should give you a feel how to interpret your DAS28 scores.