Table 4

Derivation of the EULAR Sicca Score (ESS)

Dryness componentUnivariate analysisMultivariate analysis
Correlation with overall drynessp Valuep ValueRegression coefficientsSEEstimated weight
Ocular0.65342<0.0001<0.00010.280.0431
Oral0.75594<0.0001<0.00010.530.0462
Cutaneous0.48785<0.0001NS
Nasal0.47909<0.0001NS
Tracheal0.48126<0.0001NS
Vaginal0.46823<0.0001NS