Domains and tools used to assess patient-related outcomes in randomized clinical trials (RCT) and other clinical reports of rheumatoid arthritis6. Reprinted from Ann Rheum Dis 2009;68:183–90, with permission.
| Domain | All Studies, % (n=109) | RCT, % (n=50) | Other Studies, % (n=59) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Function | 83 | 90 | 78 |
| Patient Assessment | 63 | 74 | 54 |
| Pain | 56 | 70 | 44 |
| Morning Stiffness | 27 | 28 | 25 |
| Quality of life | 19 | 22 | 17 |
| Utility | 17 | 18 | 15 |
| Fatigue | 14 | 4 | 22 |
| Self-reported painful joint count | 9 | 6 | 12 |
| Psychological status | 7 | 4 | 10 |
| Coping | 6 | 10 | 3 |
| Productivity losses | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| Well-being | 4 | 0 | 7 |
| Sleep disturbance | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| Leisure | 1 | 1 | 0 |