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International consensus outcome measures for patients with idiopathic inflammatory myopathies. Development and initial validation of myositis activity and damage indices in patients with adult onset disease

Lara D. Veeken · 2003 · Vol. 43(1) · pp. 49–54

Abstract

The MITAX, MYOACT and MDI tools, which are now undergoing validity testing, should enhance the consistency, comprehensiveness and reliability of disease activity and damage assessment in patients with myositis.

Inflammatory Myopathies and DermatomyositisMuscle Physiology and DisordersFibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ResearchMedicineMyositisIntraclass correlationDermatomyositisInclusion body myositisPhysical therapyReliability (semiconductor)Patient-reported outcomeSeverity of illnessPhysical medicine and rehabilitation

MeSH terms

Acute DiseaseAnalysis of VarianceExercise TestHumansMyositisReproducibility of ResultsMuscle, Skeletal

Funding

  • European Commission
  • Reumatikerförbundet
  • European League Against Rheumatism
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