Table 3 By-factor ranking of statements given in the Daily Life Q-study
| Â | Factor scores | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Living with RA day by day means… | Factor A+ | Factor B+ | Factor B- | Factor C- |
D1: I sometimes have to cancel plans due to my RA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
D2: Being more spontaneous with life | -1 | +3 | -3 | +1 |
D3: Struggling to do certain things | +1 | -2 | +2 | 0 |
D4: Choosing my clothes according to how easy they will be to put on and take off | +1 | +2 | -2 | -4 |
D5: I am unable to predict how bad my symptoms will be each day | -1 | -3 | +3 | +1 |
D6: Taking longer to get things done than I think it should | +2 | -2 | +2 | -2 |
D7: Finding different ways of doing the things I want to | +4 | 0 | 0 | +2 |
D8: Giving myself permission to leave a task half finished | +1 | 0 | 0 | -1 |
D9: Using tools or devices to aid me in daily tasks | +3 | +1 | -1 | -5 |
D10: Finding a balance between asking for help and remaining independent | +2 | -1 | +1 | 0 |
D11: Doing what I want to do regardless of the consequences | -3 | +2 | -2 | -1 |
D12: Choosing to prioritise pleasurable activities against chores | 0 | +2 | -2 | -2 |
D13: Not letting my RA get me down | +3 | +3 | -3 | +4 |
D14: Relying on support from my family/friends/others | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3 |
D15: Talking to other people with RA who are similar to me helps | -1 | +1 | -1 | -1 |
D16: Using alternative medicines/therapies to manage my RA symptoms | -4 | +3 | -3 | 0 |
D17: Distracting myself from my symptoms | +2 | +1 | -1 | 0 |
D18: Trying not to eat certain foods | -4 | +4 | -4 | -3 |
D19: I am cautious of gaining weight and putting extra stress on my joints | -1 | 0 | 0 | +3 |
D20: Exercising as much as I can | +1 | +5 | -5 | +2 |
D21: Making small adjustments to my day or activities constantly because of my RA | +5 | -1 | +1 | 0 |
D22: Taking my medication exactly as prescribed | +3 | +1 | -1 | +2 |
D23: Planning rest time into my week | +2 | +1 | -1 | -3 |
D24: Feeling lucky in comparison to other people | -1 | +2 | -2 | +5 |
D25: I have periods of being completely symptom free | -3 | +4 | -4 | -2 |
D26: Dealing with the severity of my symptoms going up and down | +1 | 0 | 0 | +1 |
D27: Getting frustrated due to my RA | -2 | -3 | +3 | +2 |
D28: Feeling guilty about holding others back due to my RA | -2 | -1 | +1 | -4 |
D29: Feeling that my body has let me down | -2 | -1 | +1 | 0 |
D30: Trying to forget that I have RA | 0 | +1 | -1 | +3 |
D31: Worrying because of my RA | -2 | -3 | +3 | 0 |
D32: Repetitive tasks make my RA symptoms worse | 0 | -2 | +2 | -1 |
D33: Being determined not to allow my RA to interfere with my responsibilities | +4 | 0 | 0 | +4 |
D34: Being angry because of my RA | -5 | -5 | +5 | -2 |
D35: Experiencing unexplainable fatigue/exhaustion daily | +1 | -4 | +4 | +3 |
D36: Experiencing pain daily | 0 | -4 | +4 | +1 |
D37: Experiencing swelling daily | -1 | -1 | +1 | -1 |
D38: Experiencing stiffness daily | 0 | -2 | +2 | +1 |
D39: Struggling to explain to family and friends what life is like for me | -3 | -1 | +1 | -1 |