Comparison of generic patient-reported outcome measures used with upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders: linking process using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF).

摘要

Some heterogeneity was observed with regards to the theoretical foundations on which the identified measures are based. The results of the linking process should help reduce these inconsistencies. They enable easy identification of content coverage and content comparison between measures using a common framework and can be used as a reference when selecting the most appropriate patient-reported outcome measure.