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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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