Patient Specific Functional Scale
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Patient Specific Functional Scale is a self-reported outcome measure of function. It is a good scale for fascia-based disorders because it allows for patient-centered measures levels of independence and functions [1]. The aim of PSFS is to provide patients with a patient-centered outcome scale that is valid [2], reliable, responsive and efficient [3,4].
PSFS can be used by patients to self-monitor and communicate with their medical team regarding progress made with therapy interventions [5]. It is easy and fast to administer, doesn't require training, and has high test-retest intraclass correlation coefficient of 0.97 for chronic pain [6].
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Nazari G, Bobos P, Lu Z, Reischl S, MacDermid JC. Psychometric properties of Patient-Specific Functional Scale in patients with upper extremity disorders. A systematic review. Disabil Rehabil. 2020 Dec 8:1-10. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2020.1851784. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33290102.
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Hefford C, Abbott JH, Arnold R, Baxter GD. The patient-specific functional scale: validity, reliability, and responsiveness in patients with upper extremity musculoskeletal problems. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2012 Feb;42(2):56-65. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2012.3953. Epub 2012 Feb 1. PMID: 22333510.
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Nicholas P, Hefford C, Tumilty S. The use of the Patient-Specific Functional Scale to measure rehabilitative progress in a physiotherapy setting. J Man Manip Ther. 2012 Aug;20(3):147-52. doi: 10.1179/2042618612Y.0000000006. PMID: 23904754; PMCID: PMC3419572.
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