Functional Index-3: A Valid and Reliable Functional Outcome Assessment Measure in Patients With Dermatomyositis and Polymyositis.

Floranne C Ernste Christopher Chong Cynthia S Crowson Tanaz A KermaniOrla Ni MhuircheartaighHelene Alexanderson

Published in: The Journal of rheumatology (2020)

The FI-3 is an efficient and valid method for clinically assessing muscle endurance in DM and PM patients. FI-3 construct validity is supported by the significant correlations between functional tasks and the MAP, HAQ, and Borg CR-10 scores.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
skeletal muscle
interstitial lung disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
working memory
peritoneal dialysis
particulate matter
type diabetes
heavy metals
rheumatoid arthritis
high intensity
patient reported outcomes
risk assessment
clinical evaluation