Table 2.
Demographic data of the participants in the qualitative study
| Characteristic | Rheumatoid arthritis | AxSpA | Fibromyalgia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Age, years, median (range) | 40 (32–60) | 34 (29–55) | 35 (27–54) |
| Female, (n) % | (16) 80 % | (2) 10 % | (16) 80 % |
| Disease duration, years, median (range) | 5 (1–20) | 7 (3–20) | 3 (2–7) |
| Specific disease activity scale | DAS28: 3.4 (1.1–5.5) | BASDAI: 5 (2–9) | FIQ: 75 (50–90) |
| Patient assessment of fatigue, 0–10 NRS, median (range) | 5 (2–9) | 4 (1–8) | 7 (3–10) |
AxSpA Axial Spondyloarthropathy, RA Rheumatoid Arthritis, DAS28 Disease Activity Score in 28 joints, BASDAI Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index, FIQ Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire, NRS Numeric rating Scale