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World J Rheumatol. Nov 12, 2013; 3(3): 16-24
Published online Nov 12, 2013. doi: 10.5499/wjr.v3.i3.16
Table 2 American College of Rheumatology pediatric core set criteria for improvement in juvenile idiopathic arthritis[52]
Criteria
1Physician’s global assessment of overall disease activity by VAS
2Parent of patient global assessment of overall well-being by VAS
3Functional ability
4Number of joints with active arthritis
5Number of joints with limited range of motion
6Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
ACR Pediatric 30 responseA minimum of 30% improvement from baseline in a minimum of 3 out of 6 components, with a worsening by > 30% in no more than one component
ACR Pediatric 50 responseRequires 50% improvement in 3 out of 6 components with worsening of 30% in no more than one component
ACR Pediatric 70 responseRequires 70% improvement in 3 out of 6 components with worsening of 30% in no more than one component