Toward a core outcome measurement set for polymyalgia rheumatica: Report from the OMERACT 2018 Special Interest Group

Claire E. Owen, Max Yates, Helen Twohig, Sara Muller, Lorna M. Neill, Eileen Harrison, Beverley Shea, Lee S. Simon, Catherine L. Hill, Sarah L. Mackie

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Abstract

Objective To report the progress of the Outcome Measures in Rheumatology (OMERACT) Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) Working Group in selecting candidate instruments for a core outcome measurement set.

Methods A systematic literature review identified outcomes measured and instruments used in PMR studies, and a respondent survey and raw data analysis assessed their domain match and feasibility.

Results Candidate instruments were identified for pain [visual analog scale/numerical rating scale (VAS/NRS)], stiffness (VAS/NRS and duration), and physical function (Health Assessment Questionnaire–Disability Index/modified Health Assessment Questionnaire). Domain match and feasibility assessments were favorable; however, validation in PMR was lacking.

Conclusion Further assessment of candidate instruments is required prior to recommending a PMR core outcome measurement set.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1360-1364
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Rheumatology
Volume46
Issue number10
Early online date1 Apr 2019
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Oct 2019

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