OMERACT 2018 Modified Patient-reported Outcome Domain Core Set in the Life Impact Area for Adult Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies

J Rheumatol. 2019 Oct;46(10):1351-1354. doi: 10.3899/jrheum.181065. Epub 2019 Feb 15.

Abstract

Objective: To present and vote on a myositis modified patient-reported outcome core domain set in the life impact area at the Outcome Measures in Rheumatology (OMERACT) 2018.

Methods: Based on results from international focus groups and Delphi surveys, a draft core set was developed.

Results: Domains muscle symptoms, fatigue, level of physical activity, and pain reached ≥ 70% consensus and were mandatory to assess in all trials. Domains lung, joint, and skin symptoms were mandatory in specific circumstances. This core set was endorsed by > 85% at OMERACT 2018.

Conclusion: We propose a life impact core set for patients with idiopathic inflammatory myopathies and will proceed with instrument selections.

Keywords: DELPHI; MYOSITIS; OMERACT; OUTCOME ASSESSMENT; PATIENT-REPORTED OUTCOMES.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Consensus
  • Delphi Technique
  • Exercise
  • Fatigue
  • Female
  • Focus Groups
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Myositis / physiopathology*
  • Myositis / therapy
  • Outcome Assessment, Health Care / methods*
  • Pain
  • Patient Reported Outcome Measures*
  • Quality of Life*
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Treatment Outcome