Open AccessWhat are we measuring? an examination of self‐reported functional status measures
Author(s) -
Spiegel Jane Sinden,
Leake Barbara,
Spiegel Timothy M.,
Paulus Harold E.,
Kane Robert L.,
Ward Nancy B.,
Ware John E.
Publication year - 1988
Publication title -
arthritis & rheumatism
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1529-0131
pISSN - 0004-3591
DOI - 10.1002/art.1780310604
Subject(s) - medicine , mental health , clinical psychology , rheumatoid arthritis , self report study , psychology , physical therapy , gerontology , psychiatry
Functional status questionnaires are being used in various types of studies. To determine factors related to self‐reported functional ability for rheumatoid arthritis patients, we examined the relationship between a functional and mental health questionnaire and objective disease‐specific measures. Using 3–5 predictor variables, we explained 43–57% of the variance in patients' self‐reported functioning. Mental and physical health perceptions were significant predictors for each self‐reported functional measure. The relationships among mental health and self‐reported functioning should be considered when interpreting studies that use functional status questionnaires.