Identifying Possible Outcome Domains from Existing Outcome Measures to Inform an OMERACT Core Domain Set for Safety in Rheumatology Trials

J Rheumatol. 2019 Sep;46(9):1173-1178. doi: 10.3899/jrheum.190196. Epub 2019 May 1.

Abstract

Objective: The Outcome Measures in Rheumatology (OMERACT) Safety Working Group objective was to identify harm domains from existing outcome measurements in rheumatology.

Methods: Systematically searching the MEDLINE database on January 24, 2017, we identified full-text articles that could be used for harm outcomes in rheumatology. Domains/items from the identified instruments were described and the content synthesized to provide a preliminary framework for harm outcomes.

Results: From 435 possible references, 24 were read in full text and 9 were included: 7 measurement instruments were identified. Investigation of domains/items revealed considerable heterogeneity in the grouping and approach.

Conclusion: The ideal way to assess harm aspects from the patients' perspective has not yet been ascertained.

Keywords: ADVERSE EVENTS; ARTHRITIS; CORE OUTCOME SET; HARM; OMERACT; SAFETY.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Antirheumatic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Clinical Trials as Topic*
  • Humans
  • Outcome Assessment, Health Care
  • Rheumatic Diseases / drug therapy*
  • Rheumatology

Substances

  • Antirheumatic Agents