SAT0391 DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS ARE ASSOCIATED WITH HIGHER DISEASE ACTIVITY AND WORSE FUNCTIONAL STATUS IN AXSPA: A CROSS-SECTIONAL ANALYSIS FROM RABBIT-SPA

Background: Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is a potentially severe chronic inflammatory disease with impact on function and quality of life. About 20-30% of axSpA patients show symptoms of depression or are diagnosed with depression [1]. Depression may influence outcome, especially patient reported outcomes. Objectives: To assess differences in baseline characteristics and outcome parameters between patients with and without symptoms of...