The development and initial validation of the systemic lupus international collaborating clinics/American college of rheumatology damage index for systemic lupus erythematosus

Abstract Objective . To develop and perform an initial validation of a damage index for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Methods . A list of items considered to reflect damage in SLE was generated through a nominal group process. A consensus as to which items to be included in an index was reache... View More