A comparison between measurement properties of four shoulder-related outcome measures in Nepalese patients with shoulder pain.

Sudarshan KcSaurab SharmaKaren GinnDarren Reed

Published in: Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation (2022)

The Nepali PSFS is a reliable, valid, and responsive instrument in shoulder functional assessment. The combined use of the Quick-DASH or SPADI with the PSFS is recommended for a comprehensive assessment of Nepali shoulder pain patients in clinical and research settings. They are shorter, more appropriate to the Nepali context and provide balanced self-evaluation.

Keyphrases

rotator cuff
chronic pain
end stage renal disease
pain management
neuropathic pain
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
patient reported outcomes
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
cancer therapy
spinal cord
patient reported
postoperative pain