Research Article

Linguistic Validation of the LupusQoL for the Assessment of Quality of Life in Iranian Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Table 4

Discriminant validity of the LupusQoL according to disease activity and damage.

SLEDAI-2K < 6 
SLEDAI-2K ≥ 6 
SDI = 0 
SDI ≥ 1 

Physical health0.946*0.262*
Pain0.815*0.131*
Planning0.041*0.002*
Intimate relationship0.129*0.148*
Burden to others0.348*0.039*
Emotional health0.044*0.137*
Body image0.019*0.012*
Fatigue0.178*0.161*

SLEDAI-2K: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index 2000; SLICC/ACR: Systemic Lupus International Collaborative Clinics/American College of Rheumatology Damage Index.
*Mann-Whitney test.