Distinguished in Polymyalgia Rheumatica

Kristien H. Van Der Elst-Van Der Leest

Leuven, VLG, BE 
Distinguished in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Leuven, VLG, BE 
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Overview

Kristien Van Der Elst-Van Der Leest practices in Leuven, Belgium. Ms. Van Der Elst-Van Der Leest is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Arthritis.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 40 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Gender
Female

Locations

Leuven, VLG, Belgium

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Experts who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

40 Total Publications

The Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System scale v1.2 Global Health (PROMIS-GH) is useful to assess mental and physical health in individuals with chronic musculoskeletal pain, rheumatoid arthritis, hip/knee osteoarthritis, or people undergoing physiotherapy: Results of factor and item response theory analyses.
The Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System scale v1.2 Global Health (PROMIS-GH) is useful to assess mental and physical health in individuals with chronic musculoskeletal pain, rheumatoid arthritis, hip/knee osteoarthritis, or people undergoing physiotherapy: Results of factor and item response theory analyses.
Journal: Arthritis care & research
Published: April 14, 2025

Areas of Expertise

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