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PURPOSE: To measure the frequency of participation in life situations. METHODS: A
sample of 83 persons with systemic sclerosis (SSc) completed questionnaires
regarding the presence and severity of disease symptoms, disability [the Health
Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ)], depression [the Center for Epidemiologic Studies
Depression Scale (CES-D)], and participation [the Adelaide Activities Profile (AAP)]. On the AAP, individuals rate the frequency of participation in four
domains: domestic chores, household maintenance, service to others and social
activities. RESULTS: Participants were predominantly female, married, educated,
white, and had diffuse SSc. Mean age was 53.7 years and mean disease duration was
9.9 years. On the AAP, participation was significantly more frequent for domestic
chores than for household maintenance, service to others, and social activities.
More fatigue (p < 0.05), disability (p < 0.001), and fatigue (p < 0.05) resulted
in lower total AAP scores. More fatigue, pain, severe gastrointestinal symptoms,
and depression related to lower household maintenance scores, while the presence
of ulcers and more disability and depression were associated with lower domestic
chores scores. CONCLUSIONS: Participation in life situations in persons with SSc
is related to higher disability, depression, and severity of disease symptoms.
Interventions to address the disability, depression and symptoms may increase participation.

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