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van Linschoten RCA, Huberts AS, van Leeuwen N, Hazelzet JA, van der Woude J, West RL, van Noord D. Validity of the self-administered comorbidity questionnaire in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Therap Adv Gastroenterol 2023; 16:17562848231202159. [PMID: 37877105 PMCID: PMC10591493 DOI: 10.1177/17562848231202159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2023] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 10/26/2023] Open
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Background The International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement has selected the self-administered comorbidity questionnaire (SCQ) to adjust case-mix when comparing outcomes of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) treatment between healthcare providers. However, the SCQ has not been validated for use in IBD patients. Objectives We assessed the validity of the SCQ for measuring comorbidities in IBD patients. Design Cohort study. Methods We assessed the criterion validity of the SCQ for IBD patients by comparing patient-reported and clinician-reported comorbidities (as noted in the electronic health record) of the 13 diseases of the SCQ using Cohen's kappa. Construct validity was assessed using the Spearman correlation coefficient between the SCQ and the Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI), clinician-reported SCQ, quality of life, IBD-related healthcare and productivity costs, prevalence of disability, and IBD disease activity. We assessed responsiveness by correlating changes in the SCQ with changes in healthcare costs, productivity costs, quality of life, and disease activity after 15 months. Results We included 613 patients. At least fair agreement (κ > 0.20) was found for most comorbidities, but the agreement was slight (κ < 0.20) for stomach disease [κ = 0.19, 95% CI (-0.03; 0.41)], blood disease [κ = 0.02, 95% CI (-0.06; 0.11)], and back pain [κ = 0.18, 95% CI (0.11; 0.25)]. Correlations were found between the SCQ and the clinician-reported SCQ [ρ = 0.60, 95% CI (0.55; 0.66)], CCI [ρ = 0.39, 95% CI (0.31; 0.45)], the prevalence of disability [ρ = 0.23, 95% CI (0.15; 0.32)], and quality of life [ρ = -0.30, 95% CI (-0.37; -0.22)], but not between the SCQ and healthcare or productivity costs or disease activity (|ρ| ⩽ 0.2). A change in the SCQ after 15 months was not correlated with a change in any of the outcomes. Conclusion The SCQ is a valid tool for measuring comorbidity in IBD patients, but face and content validity should be improved before being used to correct case-mix differences.
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- Reinier Cornelis Anthonius van Linschoten
- Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Franciscus Gasthuis & Vlietland, P.O Box 10900, Rotterdam 3004BA, Netherlands
- Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Quality and Patientcare, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
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- Department of Public Health, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
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- Department of Public Health, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Franciscus Gasthuis & Vlietland, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Franciscus Gasthuis & Vlietland, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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Kocher A, Simon M, Dwyer AA, Blatter C, Bogdanovic J, Künzler-Heule P, Villiger PM, Dan D, Distler O, Walker UA, Nicca D. Patient Assessment Chronic Illness Care (PACIC) and its associations with quality of life among Swiss patients with systemic sclerosis: a mixed methods study. Orphanet J Rare Dis 2023; 18:7. [PMID: 36624535 PMCID: PMC9828378 DOI: 10.1186/s13023-022-02604-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The Chronic Care Model (CCM) is a longstanding and widely adopted model guiding chronic illness management. Little is known about how CCM elements are implemented in rare disease care or how patients' care experiences relate to health-related quality of life (HRQoL). We engaged patients living with systemic sclerosis (SSc) to assess current care according to the CCM from the patient perspective and their HRQoL. METHODS We employed an explanatory sequential mixed methods design. First, we conducted a cross-sectional quantitative survey (n = 101) using the Patient Assessment of Chronic Illness Care (PACIC) and Systemic Sclerosis Quality of Life (SScQoL) questionnaires. Next, we used data from individual patient interviews (n = 4) and one patient focus group (n = 4) to further explore care experiences of people living with SSc with a focus on the PACIC dimensions. RESULTS The mean overall PACIC score was 3.0/5.0 (95% CI 2.8-3.2, n = 100), indicating care was 'never' to 'generally not' aligned with the CCM. Lowest PACIC subscale scores related to 'goal setting/tailoring' (mean = 2.5, 95% CI 2.2-2.7) and 'problem solving/contextual counselling' (mean = 2.9, 95% CI 2.7-3.2). No significant correlations were identified between the mean PACIC and SScQoL scores. Interviews revealed patients frequently encounter major shortcomings in care including 'experiencing organized care with limited participation', 'not knowing which strategies are effective or harmful' and 'feeling left alone with disease and psychosocial consequences'. Patients often responded to challenges by 'dealing with the illness in tailored measure', 'taking over complex coordination of care' and 'relying on an accessible and trustworthy team'. CONCLUSIONS The low PACIC mean overall score is comparable to findings in patients with common chronic diseases. Key elements of the CCM have yet to be systematically implemented in Swiss SSc management. Identified gaps in care related to lack of shared decision-making, goal-setting and individual counselling-aspects that are essential for supporting patient self-management skills. Furthermore, there appears to be a lack of complex care coordination tailored to individual patient needs.
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- Agnes Kocher
- Department Public Health (DPH), Institute of Nursing Science (INS), Faculty of Medicine, University of Basel, Bernoullistrasse 28, 4056, Basel, Switzerland. .,Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.
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- grid.6612.30000 0004 1937 0642Department Public Health (DPH), Institute of Nursing Science (INS), Faculty of Medicine, University of Basel, Bernoullistrasse 28, 4056 Basel, Switzerland ,grid.5734.50000 0001 0726 5157Department of Nursing, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- grid.208226.c0000 0004 0444 7053Boston College, Connell School of Nursing, Chestnut Hill, MA USA ,grid.32224.350000 0004 0386 9924Center for Nursing Research, Massachusetts General Hospital Munn, Boston, MA USA
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- grid.6612.30000 0004 1937 0642Department Public Health (DPH), Institute of Nursing Science (INS), Faculty of Medicine, University of Basel, Bernoullistrasse 28, 4056 Basel, Switzerland
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- grid.6612.30000 0004 1937 0642Department Public Health (DPH), Institute of Nursing Science (INS), Faculty of Medicine, University of Basel, Bernoullistrasse 28, 4056 Basel, Switzerland
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- grid.6612.30000 0004 1937 0642Department Public Health (DPH), Institute of Nursing Science (INS), Faculty of Medicine, University of Basel, Bernoullistrasse 28, 4056 Basel, Switzerland ,grid.413349.80000 0001 2294 4705Department of Gastroenterology/Hepatology, Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland ,grid.413349.80000 0001 2294 4705Department of Nursing, Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- grid.9851.50000 0001 2165 4204Service of Rheumatology, Lausanne University Hospital, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- grid.7400.30000 0004 1937 0650Department of Rheumatology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- grid.410567.1Department of Rheumatology, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- grid.6612.30000 0004 1937 0642Department Public Health (DPH), Institute of Nursing Science (INS), Faculty of Medicine, University of Basel, Bernoullistrasse 28, 4056 Basel, Switzerland ,grid.7400.30000 0004 1937 0650Department of Global and Public Health, Institute for Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Prevention, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Validity and psychometric characteristics of the self-administered comorbidity questionnaire in patients with psoriatic arthritis. Rheumatol Int 2022; 42:2061-2067. [PMID: 35648189 DOI: 10.1007/s00296-022-05150-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2022] [Accepted: 05/12/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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The study aimed to translate and cross-culturally adapt the self-comorbidity questionnaire (SCQ) into Turkish and investigate the validity and reliability of SCQ and its modified version (mSCQ) in psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Psoriatic arthritis quality of life (PsAQoL) and short form 36 (SF-36) were used to assess the quality of life. The physical disability was evaluated with the health assessment questionnaire (HAQ). The reliability of the SCQ scale was assessed by test-retest reliability. For construct validity, the correlations of SCQ with the HAQ, SF-36, PsAQoL, age, body mass index (BMI), disease duration, disease activity in psa (DAPSA), Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI), Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI), dactylitis and enthesitis were evaluated. The mSCQ was also used by removing the items related to rheumatic conditions. For the test-retest reliability of the Turkish version of SCQ, the intraclass correlation coefficient was 0.965, p < 0.001. The SCQ and mSCQ had significant correlations with HAQ, PsAQoL, some subscales of SF-36, and age (p < 0.05), but not with disease duration, BASDAI, PASI and dactylitis (p > 0.05). Although SCQ had a low correlation with DAPSA (rho = 0.262, p = 0.031), mSCQ was not correlated with DAPSA (p > 0.05). mSCQ was significantly correlated with BMI (rho = 0.233, p = 0.016), but SCQ was not (p > 0.05). The Turkish version of SCQ had adequate reliability and validity, and the mSCQ improved the validity of the scale in patients with PsA.
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Hendry GJ, Fenocchi L, Mason H, Steultjens M. The impact of multimorbidity on foot health outcomes in podiatry patients with musculoskeletal foot pain: a prospective observational study. J Foot Ankle Res 2019; 12:36. [PMID: 31312257 PMCID: PMC6609344 DOI: 10.1186/s13047-019-0346-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2019] [Accepted: 06/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Background Multimorbidity is prevalent and adversely affects health outcomes. Foot pain is common and one of the primary reasons for utilisation of podiatry services. At present, little is known about the impact of multimorbidity on foot health and related outcomes following podiatric intervention. The aims of this study were to evaluate whether there is a difference in foot health outcomes following exposure to podiatric foot care for people with and without multimorbidity; and ii) to evaluate whether the presence or absence of multimorbidity affects patients’ perceptions of change in foot pain. Methods The PROMFoot study is a prospective cohort study of adults with a new episode of foot pain attending the podiatry service within the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde health board. Baseline medical comorbidity status (no condition, single condition, multiple conditions), longitudinal data on foot health measured using the Foot Health Status Questionnaire (FHSQ), and patient rating of change scores for foot pain were obtained from the PROMFoot study at baseline, and 3 and 6 months after podiatric intervention. Foot health scores (pain, function, footwear and general foot health) and perceptions of change for foot pain were compared between comorbidity groups. Results A total of 115 participants (59% female) with a mean age of 55 years were included. Multimorbidity was common, affecting 61 participants (53%); while 28 (24.3%) and 26 (22.6%) reported single or no medical comorbidities respectively. Significantly worse foot health scores for all FHSQ domains were observed for the multimorbidity group at baseline, 3 and 6 months. Change scores for foot pain were similar between groups and demonstrate modest improvements, however multimorbidity group membership was strongly associated with a perceptions of change in foot pain. Multimorbidity was independently associated with poorer foot function outcomes at 3 months, and poorer foot pain and foot function outcomes at 6 months. Conclusions Multimorbidity was associated with poor foot health outcomes and lower rates of self-perceived improvement in foot pain over 6 months following podiatric intervention in a sample of patients attending podiatric biomechanics clinics for a new episode of foot pain. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s13047-019-0346-x) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Gordon J Hendry
- 1Centre for Living, School of Health and Life Sciences, Glasgow Caledonian University, Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow, G4 0BA Scotland UK
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- 1Centre for Living, School of Health and Life Sciences, Glasgow Caledonian University, Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow, G4 0BA Scotland UK.,2Yunus Centre for Social Business and Health, Glasgow Caledonian University, Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow, G4 0BA Scotland UK
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- 2Yunus Centre for Social Business and Health, Glasgow Caledonian University, Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow, G4 0BA Scotland UK
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- 1Centre for Living, School of Health and Life Sciences, Glasgow Caledonian University, Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow, G4 0BA Scotland UK
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Hitchon CA, Boire G, Haraoui B, Keystone E, Pope J, Jamal S, Tin D, Thorne C, Bykerk VP. Self-reported comorbidity is common in early inflammatory arthritis and associated with poorer function and worse arthritis disease outcomes: results from the Canadian Early Arthritis Cohort. Rheumatology (Oxford) 2016; 55:1751-62. [DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/kew061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2015] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Stolwijk C, van Tubergen A, Ramiro S, Essers I, Blaauw M, van der Heijde D, Landewe R, van den Bosch F, Dougados M, Boonen A. Aspects of validity of the self-administered comorbidity questionnaire in patients with ankylosing spondylitis. Rheumatology (Oxford) 2013; 53:1054-64. [DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/ket354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Ranganath VK, Maranian P, Elashoff DA, Woodworth T, Khanna D, Hahn T, Sarkisian C, Kremer JM, Furst DE, Paulus HE. Comorbidities are associated with poorer outcomes in community patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatology (Oxford) 2013; 52:1809-17. [PMID: 23813577 DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/ket224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the impact of comorbidities on achieving remission by examining changes in the clinical disease activity index (CDAI) in RA patients in the community-based Consortium of Rheumatology Researchers of North America (CORRONA) registry. METHODS A subcohort of 1548 RA subjects with varying disease duration met the following inclusion criteria: started a DMARD/biologic agent, continued therapy ≥ 3 months, CDAI ≥ 2.8 at study entry and followed longitudinally from baseline to follow-up (mean time 7.46 months). Patients reported comorbidities according to a standardized list of 33 conditions. Entry characteristics were compared across age categories using one-way analysis of variance. Linear and logistic regression models were constructed to assess characteristics [e.g. age, disease duration, number of previous DMARDs/biologics, baseline modified health assessment questionnaire (MHAQ), baseline CDAI and number of comorbidities] associated with primary outcomes: change in CDAI (baseline to follow-up) and CDAI remission (yes/no). RESULTS Although disease activity measures at entry were similar across age categories, older patients had more comorbidities, less improvement in CDAI/MHAQ and were less likely to attain remission at follow-up. However, after adjusting covariates an increasing number of patient-reported comorbidities and higher baseline CDAI (but not age) were consistently and independently associated with a lower likelihood of clinical improvement or remission (P < 0.001). CONCLUSION In this observational cohort of community RA patients an increasing number of patients reported comorbidities, independently correlated with less CDAI improvement over time. These results reaffirm that comorbidities may be an important factor in consideration of treat-to-target recommendations and aid in understanding achievable RA therapeutic goals.
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- Veena K Ranganath
- University of California at Los Angeles, 1000 Veteran Avenue, Rehab Building 32-59, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA.
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Pope J. Measures of systemic sclerosis (scleroderma): Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ) and Scleroderma HAQ (SHAQ), physician- and patient-rated global assessments, Symptom Burden Index (SBI), University of California, Los Angeles, Scleroderma Clinical Trials Consortium Gastrointestinal Scale (UCLA SCTC GIT) 2.0, Baseline Dyspnea Index (BDI) and Transition Dyspnea Index (TDI) (Mahler's Index), Cambridge Pulmonary Hypertension Outcome Review (CAMPHOR), and Raynaud's Condition Score (RCS). Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken) 2012; 63 Suppl 11:S98-111. [PMID: 22588774 DOI: 10.1002/acr.20598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 88] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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- Janet Pope
- University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada.
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Mattsson M, Möller B, Stamm T, Gard G, Boström C. Uncertainty and opportunities in patients with established systemic lupus erythematosus: a qualitative study. Musculoskeletal Care 2012; 10:1-12. [PMID: 22009870 DOI: 10.1002/msc.220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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UNLABELLED Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic disease which can affect any organ, and the impact of the condition will affect each person differently. There are few qualitative studies including the experiences of both women and men with a diagnosis of SLE corresponding to the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria where both negative and positive impacts of the disease have been presented. PURPOSE The aim was to describe how patients with established SLE experience their illness in everyday life, including both negative and positive aspects. METHOD Four focus group interviews were conducted with 16 women and three men with SLE according to ACR criteria, with varied disease activity and no or little organ damage. The interviews were tape recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed using qualitative content analysis. RESULTS Two themes emerged: multifaceted uncertainty contained the categories 'an unreliable body', 'obtrusive pain and incomprehensible fatigue', 'mood changes and worries', 'reliance on medication and health care'; Focus on health and opportunities included 'learning process implying personal strength', 'limitations and possibilities in activities and work', 'a challenge to explain and receive support' and 'living an ordinary life incorporating meaningful occupations'. CONCLUSIONS While we expected to find a mainly negative impact, positive aspects were also described. Our findings were complex and showed that patients with established SLE can experience both uncertainty and opportunities. This highlights the importance for healthcare professionals of gaining a better understanding of patients' uncertainty, to enable them to support patients, allowing them to focus on health and opportunities. Measurement instruments that capture different aspects of uncertainty and opportunities needs to be developed.
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- M Mattsson
- Department of Health Sciences, Luleå University of Technology, Luleå, Sweden.
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Wolfe F, Michaud K, Li T, Katz RS. Chronic conditions and health problems in rheumatic diseases: comparisons with rheumatoid arthritis, noninflammatory rheumatic disorders, systemic lupus erythematosus, and fibromyalgia. J Rheumatol 2010; 37:305-15. [PMID: 20080915 DOI: 10.3899/jrheum.090781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 97] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To describe and compare the prevalence of lifetime and current self-reported comorbidity and associated quality of life in 4 rheumatic diseases, and to investigate comorbid conditions in light of the overlap between the index condition and comorbid conditions (CC), and in the context of symptom-type diagnoses. METHODS We studied comorbidity in 11,704 patients with fibromyalgia (FM), systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and noninflammatory rheumatic disorders (NIRD). Patients completed semiannual self-reports relating to 22 present and past illnesses and completed the EuroQol (EQ-5D) utility index. RESULTS CC were most common in FM, followed by SLE. FM comorbidity was dominated by depression, mental illness, and symptom-type comorbidity (e.g., gastrointestinal and genitourinary disorders). In SLE, there were substantial increases in hypertension, depression, cataract, fractures, and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular, neurologic, lung, gall bladder and endocrine disorders compared with RA. Any current CC reduced the EQ-5D utility by 0.08 to 0.16 units. The lowest EQ-5D score was noted for current psychiatric illness (0.55) and current depression (0.60). CONCLUSION Four patterns of comorbidity emerged: that associated with aging; that associated with aging but enhanced by the index condition, as in SLE and cardiovascular disease; comorbidity that is part of the symptoms complex of the index condition; and CC that represent lifetime traits or manifestations of the underlying illness. Depression was the most strongly associated correlate of EQ-5D quality of life, and current depression was present in about 15% of patients with RA or NIRD and 34% to 39% of those with SLE and FM.
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- Frederick Wolfe
- National Data Bank for Rheumatic Diseases, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Wichita, Kansas, USA.
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Hudson M, Sharma A, Bernstein J, Baron M. Validity of self-reported comorbidities in systemic sclerosis. J Rheumatol 2009; 36:1477-80. [PMID: 19487272 DOI: 10.3899/jrheum.081134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the validity of self-reports by patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) of 5 common, chronic conditions (hypertension, diabetes, cancer, depression, and osteoarthritis/back pain) as compared to chart review. METHODS SSc patients at a large referral hospital self-reported on a number of comorbidities. Their inpatient and outpatient medical records were abstracted using a standardized data extraction form. Sensitivity, specificity, and positive predictive value of the self-reported diagnoses were calculated using data from the chart review as gold standard. RESULTS Self-reported comorbidity data were verified by chart review for 130 patients with SSc. The sensitivity of the self-reports for the 5 comorbid conditions was low [range 35% (cancer) to 86% (diabetes)]. The specificity was moderate to high [range 76% (osteoarthritis/back pain) to 99% (cancer)]. The positive predictive values ranged from 31% (depression) to 86% (cancer). CONCLUSION Self-reports of comorbidities do not provide optimal data for the identification of common, chronic conditions in patients with SSc.
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- Marie Hudson
- Sir Mortimer B. Davis-Jewish General Hospital and McGill University, Montreal, Quebec H3T 1E2, Canada.
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