Table 2. Health-related quality of life and functional status (disability) measures in SSc patients.
| Control group (n=20) | SSc group (n=20) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SF-36 | |||
| Physical functioning | 95 (90−96.2) | 50 (21.3−73.8) | 0.0001 |
| Physical role | 100 (75−100) | 25 (0−75) | 0.007 |
| Bodily pain | 62 (51.7−79) | 51 (40.3−74) | 0.23 |
| General health perception | 62 (52−68.2) | 57 (33−62) | 0.23 |
| Vitality | 65 (55−76.2) | 45 (27.5−63.8) | 0.10 |
| Social functioning | 100 (78.1−100) | 56.3 (37.5−87.5) | 0.01 |
| Emotional role | 100 (91.7−100) | 16.7 (0−91.7) | 0.002 |
| Mental health | 68 (52−85) | 62 (40−71) | 0.17 |
| SF-36 PCS | 47 (45.7−52.8) | 40.6 (28.6−46.1) | 0.006 |
| SF-36 MCS | 50 (44−58.1) | 40.6 (29.9−48.5) | 0.03 |
| HAQ-DI | 0.03 (0−0.16) | 0.75 (0.04−1.27) | 0.007 |
Values are medians (interquartile range) or number (%). SF-36 = Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey; PCS = Physical component summary score; MCS = physical component summary score; HAQ-DI = Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index.