Test-retest of computerized health status questionnaires used for knee osteoarthritis .
This report has been verified
by one or more authors of the
original publication.
OrthoEvidence Journal (OE Journal) - ACE Report
OE Journal. 2013;1(11):184 BMC; 2011; 12; 19020 elderly female participants with knee osteoarthritis (OA) were randomized to answer questionnaires, such as VAS pain and the Physical Activity Scale, on traditional paper or a touch screen first. The results of the study indicated that there were significant differences between the paper and online version of the ADL Taxonomy. However, all other questionnaires gave similar results in both groups.
Was the allocation sequence adequately generated?
Was allocation adequately concealed?
Blinding Treatment Providers: Was knowledge of the allocated interventions adequately prevented?
Blinding Outcome Assessors: Was knowledge of the allocated interventions adequately prevented?
Blinding Patients: Was knowledge of the allocated interventions adequately prevented?
Was loss to follow-up (missing outcome data) infrequent?
Are reports of the study free of suggestion of selective outcome reporting?
Were outcomes objective, patient-important and assessed in a manner to limit bias (ie. duplicate assessors, Independent assessors)?
Was the sample size sufficiently large to assure a balance of prognosis and sufficiently large number of outcome events?
Was investigator expertise/experience with both treatment and control techniques likely the same (ie.were criteria for surgeon participation/expertise provided)?
Sim = 1
Incerto = 0,5
Não relevante = 0
Não = 0
A Avaliação dos Critérios de Relato avalia a transparência com que os autores relatam as caraterísticas metodológicas e do ensaio na publicação. A avaliação está dividida em cinco categorias que são apresentadas de seguida.
2/4
Randomization
3/4
Outcome Measurements
4/4
Inclusion / Exclusion
4/4
Therapy Description
4/4
Statistics
Detsky AS, Naylor CD, O'Rourke K, McGeer AJ, L'Abbé KA. J Clin Epidemiol. 1992;45:255-65
O Índice de Fragilidade é uma ferramenta que auxilia na interpretação de achados significativos, fornecendo uma medida de força para um resultado. O Índice de Fragilidade representa o número de eventos consecutivos que precisam de ser adicionados a um resultado dicotómico para que o resultado deixe de ser significativo. Um número pequeno representa um resultado mais fraco e um número grande representa um resultado mais forte.
Porque é que este estudo era necessário agora?
The traditional paper form of administering health status questionnaires can be time consuming and error prone. On the other hand, computer-based questionnaires have the ability to not only save time but also to simplify the process. The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to compare the data collected from traditional paper questionnaires to the computerized version and analyze similarity and patient acceptance.
Qual era a principal questão de investigação?
Do computerized versions of health status questionnaires give comparable results to the traditional paper forms, in female patients with knee OA?
- KOOS, VAS, SF-36 and Physical Activity Scales displayed high ICC values between the two groups (p>0.8)
- the ADL Taxonomy displayed a mean difference of 0.5 for ICC values, but this difference was due to the responses of one individual
- 16 out of 20 patients preferred the computerized version questionnaire
De que é que me devo lembrar mais?
There are no significant differences in responses between the computerized and traditional paper version of questionnaires.
Como é que isto afectará o tratamento dos meus doentes?
Physicians should consider other factors, such as available time, to determine which questionnaire style is more appropriate.
AVISO LEGAL
O conteúdo desta página destina-se apenas a fins informativos e não pretende substituir o aconselhamento, diagnóstico ou tratamento médico profissional. Se necessitar de tratamento médico, procure sempre o conselho do seu médico ou dirija-se ao serviço de urgência mais próximo. As opiniões, crenças e pontos de vista expressos pelos indivíduos no conteúdo encontrado nesta página não reflectem as opiniões, crenças e pontos de vista da OrthoEvidence.
0 de 4 artigos mensais GRATUITOS desbloqueados
