Patient-Reported Outcomes of Depression and Fibromyalgia Symptoms Do Not Predict Non-Inflammatory versus Inflammatory Diagnoses at Initial Rheumatology Consultation.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The objective of this study was to assess the potential value of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) of depression, fibromyalgia symptoms, and pain in predicting non-inflammatory vs. inflammatory diagnoses in rheumatology patients.

Methods

This retrospective, single-center study evaluated electronic health record (EHR) data from adults who were seen for their first rheumatology consultation and subsequently received a diagnosis of an inflammatory (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis or spondyloarthritis) or non-inflammatory (e.g., osteoarthritis or fibromyalgia) condition. The PROs evaluated included depressive symptoms (Patient Health Questionnaire-2 [PHQ-2]), fibromyalgia symptom severity (FM SS), and pain.

Results

A total of 3669 patients were evaluated, including pa

SUBMITTER: Schafer A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11475572 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature