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Cervera-Garvi P, Galan-Hurtado MH, Marchena-Rodriguez A, Chicharro-Luna E, Guerra-Marmolejo C, Diaz-Miguel S, Ortega-Avila AB. Transcultural Adaptation and Validation of the Spanish Version of the Visual Analogue Scale for the Foot and Ankle (VASFA). J Clin Med 2023; 13:213. [PMID: 38202220 PMCID: PMC10779598 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13010213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 12/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The main aim of this study is to perform a cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Visual Analogue Scale for the Foot and Ankle (VASFA) questionnaire, creating a Spanish-language version (VASFA-Sp), and to determine the measurement properties of this instrument. METHODS VASFA was cross-culturally translated into Spanish following the guidelines of the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR). The study sample was composed of 228 participants who were recruited from February to May 2022. All were at least 18 years old, gave signed informed consent to take part and properly completed the Foot and Ankle Ability Measures-Sp and VASFA-Sp questionnaires. Cronbach's alpha and test/re-test reliability values were calculated. Structural validity was assessed via exploratory factor analysis. RESULTS The 228 patients included in the final analysis presented the following characteristics: 35.53% were male and 64.47% were female; the mean age was 35.95 (18-81) years; and the mean body mass index was 23.79. Internal consistency was excellent. The Cronbach's alpha for VASFA-Sp was 0.96 and the intraclass correlation coefficient was 0.932 (95% CI; 0.84 to 0.97). Exploratory factor analysis identified one main factor. CONCLUSIONS VASFA-Sp is a reliable, valid and sensitive questionnaire that is suitable for measuring perceived foot and ankle function impairment in a Spanish-speaking population.
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- Pablo Cervera-Garvi
- Department of Nursing and Podiatry, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ampliación de Campus de Teatinos, University of Malaga, Arquitecto Francisco Penalosa 3, 29071 Málaga, Spain; (P.C.-G.); (M.H.G.-H.); (C.G.-M.); (S.D.-M.); (A.B.O.-A.)
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- Department of Nursing and Podiatry, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ampliación de Campus de Teatinos, University of Malaga, Arquitecto Francisco Penalosa 3, 29071 Málaga, Spain; (P.C.-G.); (M.H.G.-H.); (C.G.-M.); (S.D.-M.); (A.B.O.-A.)
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- Department of Nursing and Podiatry, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ampliación de Campus de Teatinos, University of Malaga, Arquitecto Francisco Penalosa 3, 29071 Málaga, Spain; (P.C.-G.); (M.H.G.-H.); (C.G.-M.); (S.D.-M.); (A.B.O.-A.)
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- Department of Behavioural and Health Sciences, Nursing Area, Faculty of Medicine, Miguel Hernandez University, San Juan de Alicante, 03550 Alicante, Spain;
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- Department of Nursing and Podiatry, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ampliación de Campus de Teatinos, University of Malaga, Arquitecto Francisco Penalosa 3, 29071 Málaga, Spain; (P.C.-G.); (M.H.G.-H.); (C.G.-M.); (S.D.-M.); (A.B.O.-A.)
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- Department of Nursing and Podiatry, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ampliación de Campus de Teatinos, University of Malaga, Arquitecto Francisco Penalosa 3, 29071 Málaga, Spain; (P.C.-G.); (M.H.G.-H.); (C.G.-M.); (S.D.-M.); (A.B.O.-A.)
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- Department of Nursing and Podiatry, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ampliación de Campus de Teatinos, University of Malaga, Arquitecto Francisco Penalosa 3, 29071 Málaga, Spain; (P.C.-G.); (M.H.G.-H.); (C.G.-M.); (S.D.-M.); (A.B.O.-A.)
- Biomedical Research Institute (IBIMA), 29590 Malaga, Spain
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Ben Tekaya A, Ben Dhia S, Hannech E, Rouached L, Bouden S, Tekaya R, Saidane O, Mahmoud I, Abdelmoula L. Foot function in rheumatoid arthritis: Correlation between the Rheumatoid and Arthritis Outcome Score and performance-based physical tests. Musculoskeletal Care 2023; 21:362-371. [PMID: 36254848 DOI: 10.1002/msc.1702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2022] [Revised: 09/30/2022] [Accepted: 10/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Foot function is usually assessed using self-reported outcome measures which remain subjective in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Physical performance tests were recommended for functional assessment in lower limb osteoarthritis. However, foot function assessment's guidelines in RA are lacking. We aimed to investigate the correlation between a self-reported outcome measure and two performance-based physical tests for assessing foot function in RA patients. METHODS A cross-sectional study was performed over 7 months' period including RA patients. We used Rheumatoid and Arthritis Outcome score (RAOS) as a self-reported functional tool. Physical performance tests were 4-min walk test (4-MWT) and Timed up and go test (TUGT). RESULTS Fifty RA patients were included with 96% females and a mean age of 54.7 ± 10.4 years. Foot involvement occurred since the diagnosis of RA in 36% of patients. Foot pain was reported by 68% of patients (48% forefoot), and foot stiffness in 46% of patients. Skin lesions of the feet were found in 78% of patients, 90% had foot deformities and 56% had inflammatory disorders of feet. Radiographic lesions were found in 94% of patients. The most impaired RAOS subscales were Sports and Recreation and Quality of life. Poor physical-based performance was found in 34% of RA patients according to 4-MWT, in 42% of RA patients according TUGT, and in 46% of patients based on at least one performance test. RAOS was negatively correlated to the 4-MWT and positively correlated in the subscales pain, other symptoms, activities of daily living, and Sport/Rec of the RAOS. Poor performance-based physical tests were significantly associated with advanced age, sedentary lifestyle, higher disease activity score and impaired functional status. Foot-related parameters significantly associated with poor performance-based physical tests were: foot pain, foot deformity and inflammatory disorders. Multivariate analysis identified foot deformities and higher functional impairment as predictive factors for lower gait speed (4-MWT) and older age and higher functional impairment for higher duration of TUGT. CONCLUSION RAOS was significantly associated with performance-based physical function. In the era of connected technologies, these results encourage the regular assessment of rheumatoid foot function by the RAOS score through a connected programme using wearable trackers.
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- Aicha Ben Tekaya
- Rheumatology Department, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Rheumatology Department, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Rheumatology Department, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Rheumatology Department, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Rheumatology Department, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Rheumatology Department, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Rheumatology Department, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Rheumatology Department, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Rheumatology Department, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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Zhang Y, Zang Y, Ren J, Guo W, Disantis A, Liu S, Martin RL. Use of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in Lower Extremity Research. Int J Sports Phys Ther 2023; V18:645-652. [PMID: 37425104 PMCID: PMC10324296 DOI: 10.26603/001c.74698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2022] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2023] Open
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Background A large number of patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) have been developed for specific lower extremity orthopaedic pathologies. However, a consensus as to which PROMs are recommended for use in evaluating treatment outcomes for patients with hip, knee, ankle and/or foot pathology based on the strength of their psychometric properties is lacking. Objective To identify PROMs that are recommended in systematic reviews (SRs) for those with orthopaedic hip, knee, foot, and ankle pathologies or surgeries and identify if these PROMs are used in the literature. Study design Umbrella Review. Methods PubMed, Embase, Medline, Cochrane, CINAHL, SPORTDisucs and Scopus were searched for SRs through May 2022. A second search was done to count the use of PROMs in seven representative journals from January 2011 through May 2022.SRs that recommended the use of PROMs based on their psychometric properties were included in the first search. SRs or PROMs not available in the English were excluded. The second search included clinical research articles that utilized a PROM. Case reports, reviews, and basic science articles were excluded. Results Nineteen SRs recommended 20 PROMs for 15 lower extremity orthopaedic pathologies or surgeries. These results identified consistency between recommended PROMs and utilization in clinical research for only two of the 15 lower extremity pathologies or surgeries. This included the use of the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) and the Copenhagen Hip and Groin Outcome Score to assess outcomes (HAGOS) for those with knee osteoarthritis and groin pain, respectively. Conclusion A discrepancy was found between the PROMs that were recommended by SRs and those used to assess clinical outcomes in published research. The results of this study will help to produce more uniformity with the use of PROMs that have the most appropriate psychometric properties when the reporting treatment outcomes for those with extremity pathologies. Level of evidence 3a.
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- Yongni Zhang
- Duquesne- China Health Institute Duquesne University
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- Department of Kinesiology Shanghai University of Sport
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- Shu Guang Hospital affiliated to Shanghai TCM College
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- Duquesne- China Health Institute Duquesne University
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- Department of Physical Therapy Duquesne University
- UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
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- Duquesne- China Health Institute Duquesne University
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- Department of Physical Therapy Duquesne University
- UPMC Center for Sports Medicine
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Küçükdeveci AA, Elhan AH, Erdoğan BD, Kutlay Ş, Gökmen D, Ateş C, Yüksel S, Lundgren-Nilsson A, Escorpizo R, Stucki G, Tennant A, Conaghan PG. Use and detailed metric properties of patient-reported outcome measures for rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic review covering two decades. RMD Open 2021; 7:rmdopen-2021-001707. [PMID: 34376556 PMCID: PMC8356163 DOI: 10.1136/rmdopen-2021-001707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2021] [Accepted: 07/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Introduction The importance of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) clinical studies has been recognised for many years. The current study aims to describe the RA PROMs used over the past 20 years, and their performance metrics, to underpin appropriate tool selection. Methods The study included a systematic search for PROMs that have been in use over the period 2000–2019, with detailed documentation of their psychometric properties, and a user-friendly presentation of the extensive evidence base. Results 125 PROMs were identified with psychometric evidence available. The domains of pain, fatigue, emotional functions, mobility, physical functioning and work dominated, with self-efficacy and coping as personal factors. Domains such as stiffness and sleep were poorly served. The most frequently used PROMs included the Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ), the Short Form 36 (SF-36), the EuroQoL and the Modified HAQ which, between them, appeared in more than 3500 papers. Strong psychometric evidence was found for the HAQ, and the SF-36 Physical Functioning and Vitality (fatigue) domains. Otherwise, all domains except stiffness, sleep, education and health utility, had at least one PROM with moderate level of psychometric evidence. Conclusion There is a broad range of PROMs for measuring RA outcomes, but the quality of psychometric evidence varies widely. This work identifies gaps in key RA domains according to the biopsychosocial model.
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- Ayşe A Küçükdeveci
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Biostatistics, Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Biostatistics, Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Biostatistics, Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Biostatistics, Aksaray University, School of Medicine, Aksaray, Turkey
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- Department of Biostatistics, Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Goteborg, Sweden
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- Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Science, University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont, USA
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- Department of Health Sciences and Health Policy, University of Lucerne, Luzern, Switzerland
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- Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine, University of Leeds and NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre, Leeds, UK
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- Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine, University of Leeds and NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre, Leeds, UK
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Ortega-Avila AB, Cervera-Garvi P, Morales-Asencio JM, Lescure Y, Delacroix S, Cöster MC, Gijon-Nogueron G. Transcultural adaptation and validation of the Spanish-French versions of the Self-reported Foot and Ankle Score (SEFAS). Disabil Rehabil 2020; 44:2896-2901. [PMID: 33228426 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2020.1849428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The study aim was to cross-culturally adapt the Self-reported Foot and Ankle Score (SEFAS) into Spanish and French-language versions, to validate them and to evaluate their psychometric properties. METHODS The cross-cultural translation from the original SEFAS into French and Spanish was performed in accordance with the guidelines of the ISPOR. The participants were recruited from some private healthcare institutions in France and Sapin, from June to August 2019. The following inclusion criteria were applied: aged at least 18 years, with foot and/or ankle deformity, had a history of subtalar and/or ankle and/or talonavicular or hindfoot pain, did not make daily use of walking aids, and were able to achieve the normal range of motions in the ankle, subtalar and midtarsal joints. All patients gave signed informed consent and completed the SF-36 and SEFAS questionnaires in the Spanish or French version. RESULTS The analysis was based on 319 participants. Internal consistency was excellent (Cronbach's alpha values of 0.94 for the Spanish version and 0.88 for the French version). No floor/ceiling effect was observed in any item, in either version. CONCLUSION The Spanish and French versions of SEFAS are valid, reliable instruments for evaluating foot and ankle pain and function.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONSelf-report questionnaires specific to patients with rheumatoid arthritis are needed to assess the degree of pain, disability, and disability caused by foot problems.The Spanish and French versions of SEFAS show the necessary psychometric characteristics.Each version provides a valid, reliable tool ensuring the correct evaluation of pain, function and limitation of function in the foot and/or ankle in the target population.
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- Ana Belen Ortega-Avila
- Department of Nursing and Podiatry, University of Malaga, Malaga, Spain.,Biomedical Research Institute (IBIMA), Malaga, Spain
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- Department of Nursing and Podiatry, University of Malaga, Malaga, Spain.,Biomedical Research Institute (IBIMA), Malaga, Spain
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- Department of Orthopedics and Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Nursing and Podiatry, University of Malaga, Malaga, Spain.,Biomedical Research Institute (IBIMA), Malaga, Spain
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Laitinen AM, Boström C, Hyytiä S, Stolt M. Experiences of foot health in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a qualitative study. Disabil Rehabil 2020; 44:88-95. [DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2020.1758966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Division of Physiotherapy, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- School of Sport and Health Sciences, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cardiff, UK
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- Department of Nursing Science, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
- Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland
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Ortega-Avila AB, Cervera-Garvi P, Ramos-Petersen L, Gijon-Nogueron G. Systematic review of measurement instruments for patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis in the foot and ankle. Eur J Phys Rehabil Med 2019; 56:206-211. [PMID: 31833737 DOI: 10.23736/s1973-9087.19.05827-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is the most common rheumatic disease in childhood. The part of the body most commonly affected, and where cysts are most likely to form, is in the small joints of the foot. The aim of this review was to identify self-reported outcome measures specific to the foot and ankle in patients with JIA and to investigate the methodological quality and psychometric properties of these measures. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION A search was conducted for JIA in the PubMed, SCOPUS, CINAHL, PEDro and Google Scholar databases. The systematic review performed was based on the following inclusion criteria: population (with JIA) aged under 16 years; validation studies of patient-reported outcomes specific to the foot and ankle, in various languages, with no time limit. Two authors independently evaluated and assessed the quality of the studies, and extracted data using Terwee's criteria and the COSMIN checklist. No meta-analysis was carried out, due to the heterogeneity of the dimensions and outcomes included in each study. EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS Of the initial 67 studies considered, only five met the inclusion criteria for this review. Many of these studies presented significant methodological flaws, in areas such as construct validity, responsiveness, floor/ceiling effect and interpretability. CONCLUSIONS Despite the very low quality of the available evidence, the Italian-language adaptation of the Oxford Ankle Foot Questionnaire presents acceptable methodological quality. However, further studies, with greater methodological rigor, are required. A review of psychometric properties and methodological quality of evidence for each Patient Reported Outcome Measures specific for the foot and ankle affected by juvenile idiopathic arthritis is provided.
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- Ana B Ortega-Avila
- Department of Nursing and Podiatry, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Malaga, Malaga, Spain -
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- Department of Nursing and Podiatry, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Malaga, Malaga, Spain
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- Department of Nursing and Podiatry, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Malaga, Malaga, Spain
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