TABLE 4.
Description of outcome measures.
| Authors | Outcome measures for pain | Outcome measures for quality of life | Measurement intervals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andersen et al. (2008) | Intensity scale (0–9) | - | Baseline, 6 months, 12 months |
| Andersen et al. (2011) | VAS (0–10) Total tenderness score (0–32) |
- | Baseline, 10 weeks |
| Andersen et al. (2012) | Intensity scale (0–9) | DASH (0–100) | Baseline, 20 weeks |
| Gram et al. (2014) | Intensity scale (0–9) | Baseline, 20 weeks | |
| Nikander et al. (2006) | VAS scale (0–100 mm ) | Modified neck and shoulder pain disability index (0–100) | Baseline, 12 months |
| Salo et al. (2010) | 15D (single 0–1 score) | Baseline, 12 months | |
| Tunwattanapong et al. (2015) | VAS scale (0–100 mm) NPQ (0–100) |
SF-36 | Baseline, 4 weeks |
| Viljanen et al. (2003) | Intensity scale (0–10) | NDI (0–80) | Baseline, 6 months, 12 months |
| Subjective normal life limitation (0–10) | |||
| Subjective workability (0–10) | |||
| Work limited by neck pain (0–100) |
Source: Authors’ own work
15D, 15-dimension score; DASH, disability of arms, shoulders and hands index; NDI, neck disability index; NPQ, Northwick Park Neck Pain Questionnaire; SF-36, short Form 36 Questionnaire; VAS, visual analogue scale.