an OMERACT core area concerned with the ultimate survival outcomes of patients, encompassing mortality and the duration or quality of life. This area captures outcomes such as death from any cause, time to death, or measures related to life expectancy and survival rates. It ensures that studies consider not only symptoms and functioning but also whether interventions affect survival.
Synonyms: Mortality, Survival, Life Expectancy, Longevity
Example
In a clinical trial of a new treatment for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), the Death / Lifespan core area may be measured by tracking overall survival (OS) at 5 years and comparing mortality rates between the intervention and control groups.