| Evasive | Negative emotional | Revalorative + direct | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational level | 8.9±4.8 | 9.4±4.2 | 11.0±3.8 | 0.03 |
| Bigger tophi size* | 4.7±4.8 | 4.8±4.4 | 2.3±3.6 | 0.03 |
| Acute flares | 7.0±11.7 | 2.1±2.5 | 3.9±5.6 | 0.02 |
| HAQ* | 0.6±0.6 | 0.4±0.6 | 0.3±0.3 | 0.003 |
| VAS pain* | 5.4±3.0 | 3.2±2.8 | 3.0±3.1 | 0.00 |
| VAS general health* | 4.6±2.9 | 2.4±2.5 | 2.9±2.8 | 0.000 |
| Lost of follow-up (%) | 49 | 53 | 67 | NS |
| Clinical improvement (%) | 73 | 54 | 63 | NS |
| Good adherence (%) | 78 | 92 | 100 | NS |
Values are mean ± SD, unless specified. *Variables associated with evasive pattern also in 12 mo follow-up.