Measurement | Predicted correlations | Calculated correlations | p Value | Measured as predicted (yes/no) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Number of gout flares in previous month | Moderate (0.3 to 0.5) | 0.33 | <0.001 | Yes |
Subcutaneous tophus count | Moderate (0.3 to 0.5) | 0.39 | <0.001 | Yes |
Serum urate concentration | Low (<0.3) | 0.25 | 0.01 | Yes |
HAQ-II | High (>0.5) | 0.52 | <0.001 | Yes |
Days off work in previous month, n=41 | Low (<0.3) | 0.07 | 0.66 | Yes |
DECT urate volume, n=79 | Moderate (0.3 to 0.5) | 0.44 | <0.001 | Yes |
Grip strength, n=48 | Moderate (−0.3 to −0.5) | −0.30 | 0.04 | Yes |
DECT, dual-energy computed tomography; HAQ, Health Assessment Questionnaire; TIQ-20, 20-Item Tophus Impact Questionnaire.