Table 2.

Characteristics of the SST, ASES, WORC, and SF-36. ICF classifications were reported in Roe et al., 2013.

Questionnaire	Type	Number of Questions	Format of questions	Categories assessed	ICF Classifications
SST	Shoulder- specific self- report measure of function	12	Yes/No	Function	Sleep functions Sensation of pain Lifting and carrying objects Hand and arm use Washing oneself Remunerative employment
ASES	Shoulder- specific self- report measure of function	12	Visual analog scale; Ordinal scale	Pain Instability Activities of daily living	Sleep functions Sensation of pain Mobility of joint functions Stability of joint functions Muscle power functions Structure of shoulder region Maintaining a body position Lifting and carrying objects Hand and arm use Washing oneself Caring for body parts Toileting Dressing Remunerative employment Recreation and leisure Products or substances for personal consumption
WORC	Rotator cuff- specific self- report measure of function	21	Visual analog scale	Physical symptoms Sports/recreation Work Lifestyle Emotions	Sleep functions Emotional functions Sensation of pain Mobility of joint functions Muscle power functions Sensations related to muscles and movement functions Lifting and carrying objects Hand and arm use Caring for body parts Dressing Looking after one’s health Doing housework Caring for household objects Remunerative employment
SF-36	Health-related quality of life	36	Likert scale	Physical function Role limitations due to physical health Role limitations due to emotional problems Energy/fatigue Emotional well-being Social functioning Pain General health Health change	Energy and drive functions Emotional functions Sensation of pain Carrying out daily routine Changing basic body position Lifting and carrying objects Hand and arm use Walking Moving around Washing oneself Dressing Doing housework Remunerative employment Work and employment, other specified and unspecified Recreating and leisure