Objective: The Outcome Measures in Rheumatology (OMERACT) Safety Working Group objective was to identify harm domains from existing outcome measurements in rheumatology.
Methods: Systematically searching the MEDLINE database on January 24, 2017, we identified full-text articles that could be used for harm outcomes in rheumatology. Domains/items from the identified instruments were described and the content synthesized to provide a preliminary framework for harm outcomes.
Results: From 435 possible references, 24 were read in full text and 9 were included: 7 measurement instruments were identified. Investigation of domains/items revealed considerable heterogeneity in the grouping and approach.
Conclusion: The ideal way to assess harm aspects from the patients' perspective has not yet been ascertained.
Louise Klokker, Dorthe B Berthelsen, Thasia Woodworth, Kathleen M Andersen, Daniel E Furst, Dan Devoe, Paula R Williamson, Maria E Suarez-Almazor, Vibeke Strand, Amye L Leong, Niti Goel, Maarten Boers, Peter M Brooks, Lyn March, Victor S Sloan, Peter Tugwell, Lee S Simon, Robin Christensen
Disease Category: Rheumatology
Disease Name: Inflammatory arthritis
Age Range: 18 - 100
Sex: Either
Nature of Intervention: Any
- Systematic review of outcome measures/measurement instruments
- Systematic review