Table 1. Characteristics of the individuals according to the analyzed measurement property.
| Characteristics | Structural Validity (n = 178) | Reliability (n = 86) | Responsiveness (n = 59) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years | 39.70 ± 14.01 | 40.68 ± 14.27 | 37.71 ± 12.5 |
| Sex, female (%) | 74 (41.60) | 43 (50.00) | 32 (54.23) |
| Body mass index, Kg/m2 | 25.52 ± 3.55 | 25.58 ± 3.39 | 24.72 ± 2.49 |
| Duration of symptoms, months | 38.15 ± 51.78 | 28.07 ± 37.19 | 25.86 ± 36.20 |
| Most painful side, n (%) | |||
| Dominant | 115 (64.60) | 57 (66.27) | 33 (55.93) |
| Non-dominant | 63 (35.4) | 29 (33.72) | 26 (44.06) |
| Symptoms, n (%) | |||
| Bilateral | 42 (23.70) | 20 (23.25) | 13 (22.03) |
| Unilateral | 136 (76.4) | 66 (76.74) | 46 (77.96) |
| Educational level, n (%) | |||
| Incomplete elementary | 7 (3.90) | 2 (2.32) | 1 (1.69) |
| Elementary | 14 (7.90) | 8 (9.30) | 1 (1.69) |
| High school | 72 (40.4) | 34 (39.53) | 23 (38.98) |
| University degree | 85 (47.80) | 42 (48.83) | 34 (57.62) |
| Numerical Pain Rating Scale, (0–10) | 5.15 ± 2.45 | 5.62 ± 2.60 | 5.25 ± 2.41 |
| DASH questionnaire, (0–100) | 30.36 ± 19.41 | 35.88 ± 18.82 | 35.57 ± 15.34 |
| EuroQol-5D-3L, (0–1) | 0.76 ± 0.16 | 0.73 ± 0.17 | 0.75 ± 0.13 |
Continuous data are reported as mean ± standard deviation. Categorical variables are presented as count and percentage. Abbreviations: DASH, Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand. Higher scores of Numerical Pain Rating Scale and DASH questionnaire indicate worst condition. Higher scores of EuroQol-5D-3L indicate better condition.