BASDAI Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index, Automated Test

BASDAI
Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis
Disease Activity Index

If you have been Diagnosed
with Ankylosing Spondylitis

BASDAI TEST.

The Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI)

Medication

If you are currently taking medication for your AS, please give the name(s) and dose that is on the bottle/packet.

Please indicate the effectiveness of the medication in relieving your symptoms. (1 is not effective, 10 is very effective)

Pain on a ten point scale (1 is none and 10 is severe)

Please indicate your level of ability with each of the following activities during the past week.
How would you describe the overall level of fatigue/tiredness you have experienced?
How would you describe the overall level of AS neck, back or hip pain you have had?
How would you describe the overall level of pain/swelling in joints other than neck, back or hips you have had?
How would you describe the overall level of discomfort you have had from any areas tender to touch or pressure?
How would you describe the overall level of discomfort you have had from the time you wake up?
How long does your morning stiffness last from the time you wake up?
0 hrs 0.5 hr 1 hr 1.5 hrs 2 hrs 2+ hrs

BASDAI Score


Result:

Disease Activity

Mild: 1-3 Moderate: 4-7 Severe: 8-10
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