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Papers: 17 Aug 2024 - 23 Aug 2024


2024 Aug 10


Semin Arthritis Rheum


39159576


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Construct validity of PROMIS pain interference, fatigue, and physical function as patient-reported outcomes in adults with idiopathic inflammatory myopathies: An international study from the OMERACT myositis working group.

Authors

Romich E, Saygin D, DiRenzo D, Mecoli CA, de Groot I, Lodin K, Regardt M, Sarver C, Kim JY, Park JK, Beer K, Needham M, Alexanderson H, Christopher-Stine L, de Visser M, Raaphorst J

Abstract

Validated patient-reported outcome measures to assess disease impact in patients with adult idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIMs) are needed. The objective of this study was to assess the construct validity of PROMIS Pain Interference, Fatigue, and Physical Function measures in comparison with core disease activity measures.