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Table 3 Length and activity of disease and functional ability of participants in the rheumatoid arthritis group (RAG)

From: Hand strength in patients with RA correlates strongly with function but not with activity of disease

Variables (n = 121)

Mean (±SD)

Median [P25-P75]

Length of disease (years)

 

10 [5–16]

DAS28

2.98 (±1.32)

 

HAQ

 

0.87 [0.31–1.75]

Cochin Hand Functional Score

 

8 [1–27]

DASH

 

20 [7.50–43.33]

  1. N: sample; SD: standard deviation; P25-P75: 25th and 75th percentiles; DAS28: Disease Activity Score; HAQ: Health Assessment Questionnaire; DASH: Disability of Arm, Shoulder, and Hand