The influence of alexithymia on disease activity and quality of life in patients with axial spondyloarthritis: A cross‐sectional study

To evaluate the prevalence of alexithymia and its influence on disease activity, quality of life, and clinical outcomes in axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) patients.

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