Table 2 Myositis disease activity and damage scores
Score | Disease activity status (weakness attributable to activity) | Score | Disease damage status (weakness attributable to damage) |
|---|---|---|---|
Inactive | No disease activity. Dose decrements contemplated or actioned | 0 | No weakness. |
Active - | Mild activity, but stable. No dose increments contemplated, decrements contemplated or actioned. | 1 | Mild persisting weakness, but normal ADL and/or occupation. |
Active | Moderate activity. Dose increments contemplated or actioned. | 2 | Obvious persisting weakness. Limited ADL and/or occupation. |
Active + | Severe activity. Additional agents contemplated or actioned. | 3 | Severe persisting weakness. Unable to function independently. |