Table 3 Disease activity and physical performance tests measured at baseline (T0), end of intervention (T1), and 12 weeks follow-up (T2) (n = 13)
From: Exploring Tai Chi in rheumatoid arthritis: a quantitative and qualitative study
T0 | T1 | p-value (T0-T1) | T2 | p-value (T0-T2) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Disease activity | |||||
DAS28 | 4.7 (2.2-6.7) | 4.1 (1.1 - 6.0) | 0.04 | 4.7 (0.8-6.5) | 0.24 |
No. swollen joints (0-28) | 11 (2 - 20) | 7 (0 - 17) | 0.01 | 5 (0 - 14) | 0.02 |
No. tender joints (0-28) | 8 (1 - 29) | 4 (0 - 22) | 0.22 | 9 (0 - 20) | 0.40 |
Patient global assessment (0-100) | 31 (1 - 51) | 21 (1 - 45) | 0.67 | 43 (6 - 61) | 0.39 |
Doctor global assessment (0-100) | 32 (19 - 72) | 26 (3 -57) | 0.08 | 34 (0 - 55) | 0.42 |
Physical performance test | |||||
Figure-of-Eight balance | 2.5 (0 - 12) | 4 (0-11) | 0.24 | 2.5 (0 - 10) | 0.88 |
Timed-Stands Test (sec) | 23 (13 - 34) | 15 (10 - 26) | 0.01 | 16 (10 - 28) | < 0.01 |
Shoulder Movement Impact Scale (0-60) | 59 (46 - 60) | 59 (46 - 60) | 0.10 | 59 (41 - 60) | 0.08 |
Pain during SMIS (0-100) | 8 (0 - 34) | 4 (0 - 22) | 0.06 | 10 (0 -19) | 0.70 |