Table 4.
Change in score of LupusQoL and SF‐36 in noncomparable domains by global rating of change categorya
| Deterioration (−7 to −2) | Stable (−1 to 1) | Improvement (2 to 7) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LupusQoL | |||
| Body image | −2.5 (−4.2, −0.8) [67, 197] | 1.4 (0.3, 2.5) [79, 296] | 6.4 (3.6, 9.2) [47, 122] |
| Planning | −4.6 (−7.0, −2.2) [64, 164] | 1.2 (0.0, 2.4) [93, 391] | 6.3 (3.9, 8.8) [65, 206] |
| Intimate relationships | −7.7 (−14.7, −0.6) [42, 75] | 0.9 (−1.0, 2.8) [74, 338] | 8.3 (4.3, 12.4) [45, 120] |
| Burden to others | −4.6 (−6.9, −2.3) [70, 195] | 2.5 (1.2, 3.8) [94, 397] | 10.4 (7.7, 13.1) [57, 167] |
| SF‐36 | |||
| General health | −2.0 (−3.2, −0.8) [84, 240] | 0.3 (−0.6, 1.2) [87, 265] | 3.4 (2.2, 4.6) [79, 259] |
| Role emotional | −10.1 (−15.9, −4.3) [69, 182] | 2.6 (−0.3, 5.4) [89, 363] | 11.3 (6.6, 15.9) [67, 204] |
| Role physical | −9.9 (−15.3, −4.5) [71, 185] | 1.4 (−1.3, 4.0) [90, 339] | 14.7 (9.9, 19.5) [72, 223] |
| Social functioning | −7.0 (−10.8, −3.1) [69, 178] | 1.6 (0.1, 3.2) [92, 390] | 10.1 (7.0, 13.2) [66, 190] |
a
Values are mean (95% confidence interval) [number of contributing participants, number of valid change observations]. Totals = [101, 776]. SF‐36 = Short Form 36 health survey.