Table 4.

Correlation between LupusQoL scores and disease activity assessed by BILAG index in the different organ systems.

BILAG Index LupusQoLGeneralMucocutaneousNeurologicalMusculoskeletalCardiorespiratoryVasculitisRenalHematological
Physical health−0.19*−0.10−0.13−0.18*−0.11−0.030.020.03
Emotional health−0.14−0.03−0.21−0.15−0.050.040.04−0.07
Body image−0.11−0.13−0.12−0.20*−0.04−0.00−0.03−0.03
Pain−0.15−0.11−0.12−0.22*−0.13−0.030.070.03
Planning−0.15−0.12−0.12−0.16*−0.06−0.030.020.00
Fatigue−0.19*−0.14−0.11−0.16*−0.10−0.030.010.09
Intimate relationships−0.15*−0.11−0.07−0.13−0.09−0.01−0.04−0.00
Burden to others−0.14*−0.13−0.14−0.15−0.90−0.050.05−0.01
  • * p < 0.01. LupusQoL: lupus quality of life questionnaire; BILAG: British isles Lupus Assessment Group index.