Table 4

SF-36 domain scores at the fifth anniversary assessment

DomainWhole cohortHospital attendersRA (at baseline)RA—Hospital attenders
nMedian (IQR)nMedian (IQR)nMedian (IQR)NoMedian (IQR)
Physical function29855.0 (25–80)22150.0 (25–80)14845.0 (25–70)12645.0 (25–70)
Role—Physical29825.0 (0–100)22325.0 (0–100)1490.0 (0–100)1280.0 (0–100)
Bodily pain30055.6 (33.3–66.7)22544.4 (33.3–66.7)14744.4 (22.2–66.7)12744.4 (22.2–66.7)
General health30052.0 (35–72)22452.0 (32–72)14747.0 (32–72)12647.0 (32–72)
Vitality30245.0 (25–65)22745.0 (25–65)15140.0 (25–55)13040.0 (25–55)
Social functioning30275.0 (50–100)22675.0 (50–100)14975.0 (50–100)12875.0 (50–100)
Role—Emotional300100 (0–100)224100 (0–100)14883.3 (0–100)12766.7 (0–100)
Mental health30372.0 (60–84)22872.0 (56–84)15272.0 (58–84)13172.0 (56–84)