Table 1.

different delay times

VariableMean (SD)Median (IQR)
Time from first symptoms to first rheumatology visit (months)9.21 (20.50)3 (1–7)
Time from first symptoms to diagnosis (months)14.2 (24)4.8 (2.4–13)
Time fromfirst symptoms to DMARDs indication (months)16.9 (25.4)7 (3–17)
Time from first symptoms to biological indication (years)6.2 (4.8)5.7 (2.4–7.2)