RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Nonpharmacologic Interventions Need Outcomes for Evaluating Complex Interventions in Rheumatic Diseases JF The Journal of Rheumatology JO J Rheumatol FD The Journal of Rheumatology SP 1803 OP 1805 DO 10.3899/jrheum.110408 VO 38 IS 8 A1 FRANCIS GUILLEMIN A1 MAURA D. IVERSEN A1 ANNE-CHRISTINE RAT A1 RICHARD OSBORNE A1 INGEMAR F. PETERSSON YR 2011 UL http://www.jrheum.org/content/38/8/1803.abstract AB Introduction. Nonpharmacologic interventions are themselves complex and are often combined with drugs and other interventions in the treatment of rheumatic diseases. Therefore, overall strategies for treatment are complex interventions. These should be evaluated regarding their processes and outcomes. Methods. The CARE network, an international organization of health professionals (physicians and nonphysicians) and patients conducted a survey in 2008 to identify core outcomes in the ICF perspective, completed with a second survey (2009–2010) with patients in routine practice. These surveys have provided new information about domains to investigate as a basis for evaluating complex interventions. Results. Outcome Measures in Rheumatology Clinical Trials (OMERACT) participants in this Special Interest Group agreed that current outcomes used in pharmacological research are not sufficient if the nonpharmacologic independent or combined contributions are to be assessed; other domains need to be addressed. This is an area of interest for further development. Conclusion. Recommendations are proposed to develop research in the area of outcome for evaluation of complex interventions in rheumatic diseases.