Table 3 Correlations between metabolic equivalents (METs) derived from performance tests on day of intake, self-reported disability and from accelerometers among adults with RA (n = 35)
Variables | Correlation Strength | 95% Confidence Limits |
|---|---|---|
NHSPAQ METs | ||
With accelerometer METs | 0.48 | 0.15–0.70 |
With modified step-test METs | 0.50 | 0.18–0.72 |
With disability (MDHAQ) | −0.24 | −0.54–0.12 |
Actigraph accelerometer METs | ||
With modified step-test METs | 0.39 | 0.05–0.64 |
With walk-test speed | −0.50 | −0.71–-0.19 |
With disability (MDHAQ) | −0.21 | −0.51–0.15 |