From: Validation of the Rheumatoid and Arthritis Outcome Score (RAOS) for the lower extremity
Arthritis Total n = 119 | Reumatoid Arthritis n = 61 | Inflammatory joint disease other than RA n = 58 | |
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Age in years; mean (SD) | 56 (13) | 61 (12) | 50 (13) |
Women; n, (%) | 87 (73%) | 47 (77%) | 40 (69%) |
Mean HAQ disability score; mean (SD) | 1.3 (0.7) | 1.4 (0.7) | 1.1 (0.6) |
Self-report of problem from the upper extremity % | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Self-report of problems from the lower extremity % | 99% | 100% | 98% |
Disease duration in years; mean (SD) | 18 (14) | 19 (14) | 17 (14) |
Days between questionnaires; mean (SD) | 24 (7) | 23 (5) | 25 (8) |