Table 2.

Distribution of adjusted mean Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index (AMS) using monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual visits for the whole group.

Visit FrequencyMean ± SDMinimum, MaximumMedianp*
Monthly: AMSGOLD2.05 ± 1.660, 6.432.00
Quarterly: AMS31.99 ± 1.650, 6.991.900.83
Semiannual: AMS62.12 ± 1.870, 8.002.000.79
Annual: AMS122.08 ± 1.830, 6.002.000.92
  • * t test compared to AMSGOLD.