Revised minimal important difference values for the visual analogue scale and Foot Health Status Questionnaire when used for plantar heel pain.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The visual analogue scale (VAS) and the Foot Health Status Questionnaire (FHSQ) are patient-reported outcome measures that are frequently used to evaluate the management of plantar heel pain. This study aimed to re-calculate (i.e. revise) the minimal important differences (MIDs) of the VAS and the FHSQ when used for plantar heel pain to enhance the validity and precision of previous estimates.

Methods

This study used an anchor-based method to calculate MIDs and incorporated best-practice analyses to ensure credibility of the estimates. Data from 369 participants previously recruited from the community into four randomised controlled trials that evaluated interventions for plantar heel pain were used. VAS and FHSQ data from these participants at baseline and follow

SUBMITTER: Landorf KB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11649508 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature