DO PATIENT-REPORTED OUTCOME MEASURES IN HIP AND KNEE ARTHROPLASTY REHABILITATION HAVE ROBUST MEASUREMENT ATTRIBUTES? A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to systematically review and compare the measurement attributes of multidimensional, patient-reported outcome measures used in hip and knee arthroplasty rehabilitation. METHODS: A search of PubMed, CINAHL, Cochrane Central Registry, SCOPUS and PEDro databases up to December 2009 identified the validation studies. The quality of the measurement properties were assessed based on the Terwee and Bot criteria, and Scientific Advisory Committee of the Medical Outcomes Trust guidelines. RESULTS: A total of 68 studies examining 28 instruments were identified. Three instruments had positive ratings for content validity. None of the instruments satisfied both facto..