Patient Reported Outcome Measures

Question 1

Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)

Answer 1

Measures subjective intensity of pain

Populations
- spinal injuries
- non-specific
- chronic pain
- back pain

ICF category
- body function/impairments

Question 2

Patient Specific Functional Scale (PSFS)

Answer 2

Measure of function

Population
- back, neck, knee, UE problems

ICF category
- activity

Pt. identifies 5 important activities they are unable to perform and assess difficulty

Question 3

Oswestry Disability Index (ODI)

Answer 3

Subjective percentage score of level of function in ADLs in those with LBP

Population
- acute/chronic LBP
- persistent severe disability

ICF category
- impairment
- activity

Examines perceived level of disability in 10 everyday ADLs

Question 4

Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS)

Answer 4

Evaluates impairment of pt. with LE condition. Measures initial function, ongoing process, outcome, goals.

Population
- stroke
- osteoarthritis
- joint pain and fx
- chronic pain

ICF
- activity
- participation
- impairment

Question 5

Neck Disability Index (NDI)

Answer 5

Functional status questionnaire about pain, personal care, lifting, reading, headaches, concentration, work, driving, sleep, recreation.

Population:
- chronic neck or upper back pain
- MSK neck pain
- whiplash injuries
- cervical radiculopathy

ICF category:
- impairment
- activity
- participation

Question 6

Quick Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (QuickDASH)

Answer 6

Measure physical function and symptoms in those with MSK disorders of UE.

Population
- MSK conditions
- non-specific
- chronic pain

ICF category
- impairment
- activity
- participation

Question 7

Activities-Specific Balance Confidence Scale (ABC)

Answer 7

Self-report measure of balance confidence in performing various activities w/o losing balance or experiencing a sense of unsteadiness.

Population:
- vestibular
- TBI
- parkinson’s
- geriatric
- non-specific
- MS

ICF category
- activity
- participation