Table 2.

PROMIS Pediatric measure t-scores in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis and PROMIS established reference cutpoints.

PROMIS Pediatric MeasurenSample Mean (SD, range)Minimal-Moderate CutpointModerate-Severe Cutpoint
Pain Interferencea35343.8 (8.4, 34.6-68.7)4958
Anxietya35344.9 (9.3, 33.5-73.7)5263
Depressive Symptomsa35348.0 (9.4, 33.1-80.9)53.562.5
Psychological Stressa35352.1 (8.8, 36.2-75.4)56.555
Fatiguea35444.2 (10.6, 29.1-79.3)47.560
Fair-Good CutpointPoor-Fair Cutpoint
Peer Relationshipsb35352.1 (8.9, 19.0-64.2)4333
Family Relationshipsb35351.4 (10.1, 17.8-63.9)4334
Mobilityb35450.9 (9.6, 24.5-60.8)51.542
Physical Activityb35348.8 (8.4, 23.8-71.5)44.533
  • Participants with incomplete data for PROMIS measures were included in analysis. Reference cutpoints provided for nationally representative sample of children in the US from Carle et al.17

  • ↵a Higher t-scores correspond to poorer symptoms.

  • ↵b Higher t-scores correspond to better functioning. PROMIS: Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System.