a type of OMERACT Working Group that concentrates on the in-depth exploration and understanding of a particular domain within rheumatology or musculoskeletal health. These domains may include pain, physical function, mental well-being, fatigue, or other aspects relevant to evaluating the effectiveness of treatments and interventions. By focusing on a single domain, these groups build evidence, refine outcome measures, and develop consensus on best practices for that area.
Example
Within OMERACT, the Pain Working Group is a Domain-Specific Working Group dedicated to identifying and validating instruments to measure pain across rheumatologic conditions and to developing recommendations for their use in clinical trials.