Table 3.
Number of participants who met the criteria of the MDC95 and clinically important difference (CID)
| Subscale | MDC95 | Distribution-based CID | Anchor-based CID | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 SD | 1 SEM | |||
| No. (%) | No. (%) | No. (%) | No. (%) | |
| Mobility | 7 (9.5%) | 15 (20.3%) | 21 (28.4%) | 21 (28.4%) |
| Self-care | 5 (6.8%) | 21 (28.4%) | 21 (28.4%) | 21 (28.4%) |
| UE function | 9 (12.2%) | 25 (33.8%) | 25 (33.8%) | 25 (33.8%) |
Abbreviations: MDC95, minimal detectable change at 95% confidence; SD, standard deviation; SEM, standard error of measurement; UE, upper extremity.