Objectives To summarize the evidence on content and structural validity of 17 patient-
reported outcome measures (PROMs) to measure physical functioning in patients with low …

Choosing the most fit-for-purpose outcome measurement instruments is fundamental
because using inappropriate instruments can lead to detection bias and measurement …

Background Physical functioning is a core outcome domain to be measured in nonspecific
low back pain (NSLBP). A panel of experts recommended the Roland-Morris Disability …

Abstract Background The Quebec Back Pain Disability Scale (QBPDS) has been translated
into different languages, and several studies on its measurement properties have been …

Background Robust outcome measures are needed to assess and monitor the impact of
chronic low back pain (CLBP) on physical functioning. The Roland Morris Disability …

Objective To synthesize the measurement properties of six health-related quality of life
instruments (Short Form 36 [SF-36], Short Form 12 [SF-12], EuroQol 5D-3L [EQ-5D-3L] …

Purpose The aim of this study was to provide a comprehensive overview of physical
functioning tests in patients with low back pain (LBP) and to investigate their reliability. Data …

Background Physical capacity tasks (ie, observer-administered outcome measures that
comprise a standardized activity) are useful for assessing functioning in patients with low …

Background The choice of an evaluative instrument has been hampered by the lack of head-
to-head comparisons of responsiveness and the minimal clinically important difference …

Background Physiotherapists in primary health care are required to use patient reported
outcome measures (PROMs) to manage patients with low back pain (LBP). Objective Our …