Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5712813 | The Spine Journal | 2017 | 30 Pages |
Abstract
Replacing items measuring moderate disability with items measuring severe disability could yield a version of the RMDQ that better targets patients with severe disability due to back pain. Improved precision in measuring disability would be valuable to clinicians who treat patients with greater functional impairments. Caution is needed when choosing criteria for interpreting meaningful change using the RMDQ.
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Authors
Minji K. PhD, Kathleen J. PhD, Jennifer S. PhD, Ryne W. MD, Roanna L. RN, David F. MD,