Frequently reported PROs in RA versus PROs proposed by different viewpoints
| Domains of health assessed by PROs | Frequency of reporting in 50 trials according to a systematic literature review (%)13 | PROs in the enlarged Core Set of variables to report in RA trials14–17 | Domains of health most important for patients with RA20–23 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pain | 70 | Yes | Yes |
| Patient global assessment | 74 | Yes | * |
| Functional capacity | 90 | Yes | Yes |
| Fatigue | 4 | Yes | Yes |
| Health-related quality of life | 22 | ||
| Psychological distress | 4 | Yes | |
| Ability to cope | 10 | Yes | |
| Well-being | 0 | Yes | |
| Sleep | 2 | Yes | |
| Work and social life | Productivity loss 2 | Yes |
*Patient global assessment is not identified as a concept that is important for patients with RA, in qualitative studies.
PROs, patient-reported outcomes; RA, rheumatoid arthritis.