Discriminant analysis of the compliance questionnaire rheumatology in detecting poor drug taking compliance and dosing in rheumatic diseases*

OutcomesSensitivity (95% CI)Specificity (CI)+LR (CI)
*Diagnostic terms defined in glossary.
Drug taking compliance ⩽80%62% (57 to 67)95% (92 to 97)11.6 (6.7 to 20)
Drug taking compliance ⩽50%63% (57 to 68)97% (96 to 99)24.1 (7.9 to 73)
Correct dosing ⩽80%89% (85 to 92)70% (65 to 75)2.9 (1.5 to 5.9)
Correct dosing ⩽50%62% (57 to 67)94% (91 to 96)9.9 (7.0 to 14)