Figure 1

Changes in the functional status of patients with rheumatoid arthritis according to the degree of antiemotionality. RCF score: the score of the rationalizing conflicts/frustrations scale of the Stress Inventory; “low”, “moderate” and “high” represent the RCF score of < 3.8, 3.8 to < 4.6, and 4.6+, respectively. ACR: American College of Rheumatology. BL: at the time of the baseline survey, 2Y: two years after the baseline survey.