POLYARTICULAR DISABILITY - FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENT

1 January 1977

journal article
research article

Vol. 58 (11) , 494-499

Abstract

A system was designed and evaluated for the functional evaluation of patients with polyarticular disease. A single assessment can be done in approximately 15 min. Extensive prior preparation is not required. The evaluation is reproducible and the numerical characterization agrees well with a physician''s overall assessment of functional impairment. The subscores can be used independently of the total score to focus on specific areas of disability. Use of the evaluation in other institutions produced a high degree of reliability. Statistical evaluation demonstrated areas of weakness that were eliminated or modified to increase reliability of the system.

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