Outcome measures evaluating physical functioning and their measurement properties in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a protocol for a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Physical functioning (PF) is the ability to carry out the physical activity of daily living. It is an important outcome that provides a meaningful evaluation of individuals' life. PF can be assessed using patient-reported outcome measures, performance-based outcome measures or body structure and function measure. Measures need to be valid, reliable and responsive to change to evaluate the effects of an intervention. Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is the most common deformity among the paediatric population and impacts on individuals' lives. This systematic review will appraise evidence on the measurement properties of PF tools in individuals with AIS.

Methods/analysis

A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis informed by Cochrane guidelines is re

SUBMITTER: Alamrani S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7170637 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature