Toward a Core Outcome Measurement Set for Polymyalgia Rheumatica: Report from the OMERACT 2018 Special Interest Group.

Yates, M; Twohig, H; Muller, S; Neill, LM; Harrison, E; Shea, B; Simon, LS; Hill, CL; Owen, CE; Mackie, SL

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To report the progress of the Outcome Measures in Rheumatology (OMERACT) Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) Working Group in selecting candidate instruments for a core outcome measurement set. METHODS: A systematic literature review identified outcomes measured and instruments used in PMR studies, and a respondent survey and raw data analysis assessed their domain match and feasibility. RESULTS: Candidate instruments were identified for pain [visual analog scale/numerical rating scale (VAS/NRS)], stiffness (VAS/NRS and duration), and physical function (Health Assessment Questionnaire-Disability Index/modified Health Assessment Questionnaire). Domain match and feasibility assessments were favorable; however, validation in PMR was lacking. CONCLUSION: Further assessment of candidate instruments is required prior to recommending a PMR core outcome measurement set.

Citation

Yates, M., Twohig, H., Muller, S., Neill, L., Harrison, E., Shea, B., …Mackie, S. (2019). Toward a Core Outcome Measurement Set for Polymyalgia Rheumatica: Report from the OMERACT 2018 Special Interest Group. Journal of Rheumatology, 46(10), 1360 - 1364. https://doi.org/10.3899/jrheum.181050

• Journal Article Type: Conference Paper
• Conference Name: OMERACT 2018: International Consensus Conference on Outcome Measures in Rheumatology, Terrigal, May 2018
• Conference Location: Australia
• Acceptance Date: Jan 17, 2019
• Online Publication Date: Oct 1, 2019
• Publication Date: Oct 1, 2019
• Journal: Journal of Rheumatology
• Print ISSN: 0315-162X
• Publisher: Journal of Rheumatology
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 46
• Issue: 10
• Pages: 1360 - 1364
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.3899/jrheum.181050
• Publisher URL: https://www.jrheum.org/content/46/10/1360
• PMID: 30709960