Outcome in adults with juvenile idiopathic arthritisComparison of the DUTCH-AIMS2 between JIA and RA

• Published in: Scandinavian journal of rheumatology Vol. 32; no. 2; pp. 89 - 94
• Main Authors: Bruinooge, L.N., Moussaoui, R. El, Taal, E., Dijkmans, B.A.C., Van Soesbergen, R.M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Informa UK Ltd 2003; Taylor & Francis
• Subjects: DUTCH-AIMS2; employment; functional outcome; JIA and RA patients; marital status
• ISSN: 0300-9742; 1502-7732
• DOI: 10.1080/03009740310000094

Objectives: To compare outcome in adult patients with JIA in childhood with outcome in young adults with RA and to evaluate the use of the DUTCH-AIMS2 in adult JIA patients Methods: A questionnaire containing the DUTCH-AIMS2 to assess health outcomes (answers ranging from 0-10: 0=best) was sent to 142 adults with JIA (18-40 years). These health outcomes were compared with those of 34 young RA patients (≤40 years) from former studies. The DUTCH-AIMS2 was tested for its reliability and validity in adult JIA patients. Results: The response rate was 71%. Disease duration of JIA patients (mean 19.2±9.5 years) was longer than in young RA patients (mean 7.8±5.3 years). RA patients scored worse than JIA patients in all health status areas with the exception of mobility. The mean health outcome scores were low for all groups (≤4.80). The internal consistency and the validity of the DUTCH-AIMS2 were satisfactory. Conclusions: Overall, the health outcome of oligoarticular and polyarticular adult JIA and young RA patients was quite good. The DUTCH-AIMS2 can be used as an instrument in outcome studies in JIA patients.