Table 4.

Baseline predictors of outcome in the ESPOIR cohort (multivariate analysis).

PredictorsOR(95% CI)
Three-yr radiographic progression
  ACPA2.16(1.37 ± 3.40)
  Baseline erosion score2.30(1.39 ± 3.79)
Five-yr HAQ disability
  Baseline HAQ2.90(2.00–4.19)
  Older age1.91(1.32–1.77)
  Female sex1.60(1.02–2.50)
  Baseline pain at rest1.69(1.17–2.44)
Prescription of at least 1 DMARD
  ACPA4.85(2.46–9.56)
  2010 ACR/EULAR criteria2.52(1.58–4.01)
  Baseline pain2.19(1.37–3.48)
Biologics prescription
  ACPA3.12(1.80–5.43)
  Baseline tender joint count2.34(1.51–3.61)
  Baseline pain2.16(1.39–3.34)
  Rheumatoid factor positivity1.90(1.07–3.35)
  • ACPA: anticitrullinated protein antibodies; HAQ: Health Assessment Questionnaire; DMARD: disease-modifying antirheumatic drug; ACR: American College of Rheumatology; EULAR: European League Against Rheumatism.