Interchangeability of Diverse Analog Scales Used Within the Constant-Murley Score.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To assess the interchangeability of various existing answering scales within the subjective part of the Constant-Murley Score (CMS) and to determine the effect of the different answering scales on the inter- and intraobserver reliability.

Methods

In this prospective, single-center, cross-sectional trial, patients with shoulder problems were included from June to September 2018. Subjects recruited were 18 years or older, presented various shoulder complaints, e.g., diagnosis of osteoarthritis, subacromial pain syndrome, rotator cuff or biceps tendon problems, or frozen shoulder. An extended version of the CMS was prepared including the same questions multiple times but with varying answer scales. Six versions were made with random order of the questions. The answering

SUBMITTER: Hollman F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8129441 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature