Table 3.
Unadjusted Associations Between Clinical Covariates and the Physical Component Score in RA-ILD and IPF Patients
| Variable | Standardized Coefficient | P Value |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 0.05 | 0.61 |
| Male sex | 0.24 | 0.02 |
| Body-mass index | −0.07 | 0.51 |
| Ever smoker | −0.11 | 0.27 |
| ILD subtype | −0.22 | 0.03 |
| FVC% | 0.29 | <0.01 |
| DLCO% | 0.29 | <0.01 |
| Prednisone use at baseline | −0.13 | 0.20 |
| Diabetes mellitus | −0.02 | 0.86 |
| Sleep apnea | 0.05 | 0.66 |
| Fatigue | −0.24 | 0.02 |
| Cough | −0.18 | 0.07 |
| Joint pain or stiffness | −0.38 | <0.01 |
| Weight loss | −0.27 | <0.01 |
| Heartburn | 0.09 | 0.36 |
| UCSD SOBQ score | −0.54 | <0.01 |
FVC% = percent predicted forced vital capacity. DLCO% = percent predicted diffusing capacity for carbon monoxide. ILD = interstitial lung disease. UCSD-SOBQ = University of California San Diego Shortness of Breath Questionnaire10.