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Table 3 The RACER instrument scores at each study time point

From: Development and validation of the RACER (Readiness for Adult Care in Rheumatology) transition instrument in youth with juvenile idiopathic arthritis

Domain

Score, mean (SD)

 

T1 (baseline)

T2

(2 weeks)

T3 (6 months)

T4 (12 months)

T5 (18 months)

 

n = 91

n = 93

n = 79

n = 77

 N = 77

General Knowledge

81.8 (16.7)

81.2 (17.8)

87.2 (15.0)

91.0 (12.9)

90.1 (17.0)

Knowledge About Medications

69.5 (35.8)

68.5 (37.9)

69.2 (36.1)

74.5 (35.4)

75.3 (33.9)

Planning for Adult Life

70.2 (20.8)

69 0.8 (22.5)

74.1 (20.2)

80.7 (17.8)

83.4 (19.5)

Managing Your Health Condition

79.6 (17.2)

77.7 (20.7)

83.1 (16.2)

84.8 (17.0)

87.4 (17.5)

Standing Up for Yourself

73.5 (22.7)

74.4 (23.6)

77.6 (22.9)

82.1 (19.8)

84.1 (20.4)

Knowing How to Get Around the Healthcare System

61.3 (30.5)

63.8 (32.2)

66.5 (30.5)

75.6 (25.3)

80.3 (23.8)

Total

73.0 (16.9)

72.6 (18.9)

76.3 (17.1)

81.4 (14.6)

83.4 (14.7)