| With DFP n (%) | Without DFP n (%) | p-value |
---|---|---|---|
Overall | 17 (40) | 25 (60) | Â |
Global disease activity | Â | Â | Â |
Global disease activity severity (RAPID3) | Â | Â | Â |
 Remission | 0 (0) | 7 (28) | 0.028* |
 Low severity | 3 (18) | 8 (32) | |
 Moderate severity | 9 (53) | 7 (28) | |
 High severity | 5 (29) | 3 (12) | |
Physical function | Â | Â | Â |
Mobility (EQ-5D-3Â L) | Â | Â | Â |
 I have no problems walking about | 7 (42) | 17 (68) | 0.117 |
 I have some problems walking about | 10 (58) | 8 (32) | |
Able to walk 3Â km? (MD-HAQ) | Â | Â | Â |
 Without any difficulty | 3 (18) | 15 (60) | 0.026* |
 With some difficulty | 7 (41) | 6 (24) | |
 With much difficulty | 1 (6) | 0 (0) | |
 Unable to do so | 6 (35) | 4 (16) | |
Participation | Â | Â | Â |
Able to cope with self-care activity? (OT)+ | Â | Â | Â |
 Coping well | 15 (88) | 21 (88) | 0.665 |
 Difficulty with 1–2 tasks | 2 (12) | 3 (12) | |
Able to cope with leisure activity? (OT)+ | Â | Â | Â |
 Yes | 13 (86) | 19 (95) | 0.74 |
 No | 1 (14) | 2 (5) | |
Ability to perform usual activities (For example, work, study, housework, family or leisure activities) (EQ-5D-3Â L)+ | |||
 I have no problems performing my usual activities | 9 (53) | 14 (56) | 0.652 |
 I have some problems performing my usual activities | 8 (47) | 11 (44) | |
Able to participate in recreational activities and sports as you would like? (MD-HAQ)+ | |||
 Without any difficulty | 5 (29) | 9 (36) | 0.849 |
 With some difficulty | 7 (41) | 11 (44) | |
 Unable to do so | 5 (29) | 5 (20) | |
I am unable to carry out my previous work (MFPDI)+ | |||
 None of time | 9 (64) | 10 (100) | 0.144 |
 On most/every day | 2 (14) | 0 | |
 On some days | 3 (21) | 0 | |
I no longer do all my previous activities (MFPDI)+ | |||
 None of the time | 9 (53) | 8 (80) | 0.161 |
 On some days | 8 (47) | 2 (20) | |
Living arrangement (MSW)+ | Â | Â | Â |
 Alone | 2 (12) | 1 (4) | 0.385 |
 Family | 15 (88) | 22 (88) | |
Types of domestic tasks engaged in (OT)+ | |||
 None | 0 (0) | 1 (4) | 0.063 |
 Light | 5 (29) | 3 (12) | |
 Moderate | 9 (53) | 4 (16) | |
 Heavy | 1 (6) | 6 (24) | |
Not engaging in cardiovascular exercise (PT) | 14 (82) | 16 (64) | 0.300 |
Emotional well-being | Â | Â | Â |
Over the past week, were you able to deal with feelings of anxiety or being nervous? (MD-HAQ) | Â | Â | Â |
 Without any difficulty | 12 (71) | 18 (72) | 0.293 |
 With some difficulty | 3 (18) | 7 (28) | |
 With much difficulty | 1 (4) | 0 (0) | |
 Unable to do so | 1 (4) | 0 (0) | |
Over the past week, were you able to deal with feelings of depression or feeling down? (MD-HAQ) | Â | Â | Â |
 Without any difficulty | 10 (59) | 20 (80) | 0.206 |
 With some difficulty | 6 (35) | 5 (20) | |
 With much difficulty | 1 (6) | 0 | |
Anxiety/Depression (EQ-5D-3Â L) | Â | Â | Â |
 I am not anxious/depressed | 11 (65) | 19 (76) | 0.576 |
 I am moderately anxious/depressed | 5 (29) | 6 (24) | |
 I am extremely anxious/depressed | 1 (6) | 0 (0) | |
Sleep | Â | Â | Â |
Able to get a good night’s sleep? (MD-HAQ) |  | ||
 Without any difficulty | 9 (53) | 18 (72) | 0.424 |
 With some difficulty | 6 (35) | 6 (24) | |
 With much difficulty | 2 (13) | 1 (5) | |
Fatigue | Â | Â | Â |
Has fatigue been a problem for you over the past month? (OT)+ | |||
 Yes | 7 (44) | 4 (17) | 0.08 |
 No | 9 (56) | 20 (83) |