30 hours ago · Concurrent validity of the patient-specific measure was assessed using the Roland-Morris Questionnaire. Sensitivity to valid change over time was determined by comparing the measure's score to the average patient/clinician global rating of change. Moderate to excellent reliability, validity, and sensitivity to change coefficients were obtained for the patient … >> Go To The Portal
Self-report measures of disability are being used more frequently to assess patients' outcomes in clinical practice. This study examines the reliability, validity, and sensitivity to change of the Patient-Specific Functional Scale when applied to persons with neck dysfunction.
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The Patient-Specific Functional Scale and Neck Disability Index were applied at the initial visit, within 72 hours of the initial visit, and following 1-4 weeks of treatment in 31 patients with cervical dysfunction. At the time of the initial visit, the clinician made an estimate of patients' prognoses on a five-point scale.
Self-report measures of disability are being used more frequently to assess patients' outcomes in clinical practice. This study examines the reliability, validity, and sensitivity to change of the Patient-Specific Functional Scale when applied to persons with neck dysfunction.
Patients rate their ability to complete an activity on an 11-point scale at a level experienced prior to injury or change in functional status. "0" represents “unable to perform.” "10" represents “able to perform at prior level.” Patients select a value that best describes their current level of ability on each activity assessed.
The use of the Patient-Specific Functional Scale to measure rehabilitative progress in a physiotherapy setting. Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy. 2012 Aug 1;20 (3):147-52.
The PSFS is a valid, reliable, and responsive outcome measure for patients with back, neck, knee and upper extremity problems. It has also been shown to have a high test-retest reliability in both generic lower back pain and knee dysfunction issues.
Remember that on the PSFS scale, zero is the worst score (the patient cannot perform the activity) and 10 is the best score (the patient is able to perform the activity at the same level as before the injury or problem). This is the opposite of the VAS scale of pain.
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The Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) Outcome Measure is a 30-item, self-report questionnaire designed to measure physical function and symptoms in patients with any or several musculoskeletal disorders of the upper limb.