Lupus & antiphospholipid syndrome
Damage Index for Antiphospholipid Syndrome (DIAPS): An Antiphospholipid Syndrome Alliance for Clinical Trials and International Networking (APS ACTION) “Damage” working group report on strengths and limitations
Authors' conclusion
Approximately 60% of respondents were satisfied with DIAPS and its definitions; however, our survey demonstrated that there is substantial room to improve the current damage index for APS.
Study context
- Population
- APS ACTION members surveyed on satisfaction with the DIAPS scoring system and individual items58.3% of members
- Participants
- 42 members
- Outcome
- Satisfaction with the current DIAPS scoring system
Methodological detailssurvey, working group report
- Survey
- Working group report
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Satisfaction with current DIAPS scoring system
Satisfied
26
61.9%
Neutral
4
9.5%
Dissatisfied
12
28.6%
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Further findings
Items with level of agreement (LoA) <75% regarding inclusion in DIAPS (disagreement)
- Items with LoA <75%
- 15 (39.5%)
Recommendations developed by APS ACTION "Damage" Working Group
- Recommendations for next generation DIAPS
- 7
- Main categories of respondents' comments
- 6
Original publication
Damage Index for Antiphospholipid Syndrome (DIAPS): An Antiphospholipid Syndrome Alliance for Clinical Trials and International Networking (APS ACTION) “Damage” working group report on strengths and limitations. Semin Arthritis Rheum. Published 4 December 2024. doi:10.
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