Table 5

Total importance scores (ranked) for MHAQ domains (ordered by patient ratings) (n=25 in each group)

DomainHealth professionalsPatients with rheumatoid arthritisNon-arthritic controls
ScorePositionScorePositionScorePosition
Hygiene/toilet741711751
Dress/groom702702751
Rise from bed/chair653643751
Walk/stairs644624724
Eat, prepare food625615705
Grip506586676
Reach up/down467547657
Activity (general)408538648
  • 0 = not at all important; 1 = a little important; 2 = quite important; 3 = very important.

  • 0–3 rating × 25 subjects, range 0–75.