Methodology used to establish core sets within the OMERACT initiative.
| Health Condition | Literature Search for All Outcomes Currently Used | Preliminary List Developed | Nominal Group Technique (involving various groups) | Weighting of Selected Domains | Responsiveness of Endpoints Evaluated | Consensus Vote for Inclusion in Core Set |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ankylosing spondylitis | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | Yes |
| Gout (acute and chronic) | — | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| Fibromyalgia | — | Yes | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| Osteoarthritis | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | — | Yes |
| Osteoporosis | Yes | Yes | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| Psoriatic arthritis | — | Yes | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| Systemic lupus erythematosus | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | Yes |