Problems persist in reporting of methods and results for the WOMAC measure in hip and knee osteoarthritis trials.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC) is a commonly used outcome measure for osteoarthritis. There are different versions of the WOMAC (Likert, visual analogue or numeric scales). A previous review of trials published before 2010 found poor reporting and inconsistency in how the WOMAC was used. This review explores whether these problems persist.

Methods

This systematic review included randomised trials of hip and/or knee osteoarthritis published in 2016 that used the WOMAC. Data were extracted on the version used, score range, analysis and results of the WOMAC, and whether these details were clearly reported.

Results

This review included 62 trials and 41 reported the WOMAC total score. The version used and item range for the WO

SUBMITTER: Copsey B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6373321 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature