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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2013 Jul 1.
Published in final edited form as: PM R. 2012 May 16;4(7):479–487. doi: 10.1016/j.pmrj.2012.03.012

Table 3.

Outcome measures

Outcome Measure Assesment Scoring
Numeric Pain Scale Used to assess pain 0–10, 0 indicates no pain, 10 indicates the most severe pain
Short Form-12 Health Survey Used to assess the physical and psychological impact of the condition on the patients 0–100, with a score <50 in each subgroup indicating below-average physical (PCS) and emotional (MCS) function
Modified Harris Hip Score Used to assess the effect of symptoms on daily activities 0–100, with a greater score indicating better function
Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index Used to assess pain, stiffness and function 0–96, with a lower score indicating better function
Nonarthritic Hip Score Used to assess functional activities in a young adult population 0–100, with a greater score indicating better function
Baecke Questionnaire of Habitual Activity Used to assess limitations specific to work, sports, and leisure-related activities 0–15, with a greater score indicating a more active lifestyle

PCS = physical health composite; MCS = mental health composite.