Table 2 Floor and ceiling effects of the questionnaires The percentage of patients reporting worst possible score (floor effect) / best possible score (ceiling effect) for the RAOS, the SF-36, the AIMS2 and the HAQ at baseline.
From: Validation of the Rheumatoid and Arthritis Outcome Score (RAOS) for the lower extremity
Questionnaire | Floor/Ceiling | Questionnaire | Floor/Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
RAOS | SF-36 | ||
Pain | 0/3 | Physical Function | 4/1 |
Symptoms | 0/2 | Role Physical | 64/10 |
ADL | 0/2 | Bodily Pain | 7/1 |
Sport/Rec | 37/1 | General Health | 2/1 |
QOL | 3/1 | Vitality | 5/1 |
AIMS2 Walking / Bending | 10/0 | Social Functioning | 1/21 |
Arm Function | 1/18 | Role Emotional | 36/42 |
Arthritis Pain | 5/1 | Mental Health | 1/4 |
Level of Tension | 0/4 | HAQ | 0/3 |