Effect of baseline confounders on baseline mRSS and change over time. Values are expressed as coefficient (95% CI).
| Measurement | Effect on Skin Score at Baseline, n = 751 | Effect on Skin Score Slope, n = 751 |
|---|---|---|
| Age, per 10 years* | 1.00 (0.07, 1.93) | −0.83 (−1.48, −0.18) |
| HAQ-DI score, per unit change | 3.32 (1.67, 4.97) | −0.62 (−1.81, 0.57) |
| Functional Questionnaire, per unit change | 0.31 (0.14, 0.49) | −0.08 (−0.20, 0.04) |
| Hemoglobin, per g/l | −0.122 (−0.202, −0.041) | 0.028 (−0.0223, 0.079) |
| Platelets, per 109/l | 0.022 (0.007, 0.036) | 0.005 (−0.006, 0.016) |
| Plasma creatinine, per μmol/l | 0.007 (−0.009, 0.023) | −0.015 (−0.022, −0.008) |
| Pulmonary hypertension | −0.05 (−3.97, 3.86) | −1.88 (−7.34, 3.59) |
| Pulmonary fibrosis | −0.66 (−3.99, 2.68) | −1.04 (−2.91, 0.82) |
| Cardiac involvement | 0.18 (−4.30, 4.65) | −1.26 (−4.56, 2.04) |
↵* Changes in skin score assessed per 10-year unit. HAQ-DI: Health Assessment Questionnaire-Disability Index.