Reliability and Validity of the Finnish Visual Analogue Scale Foot and Ankle and the Lower Extremity Functional Scale

August 14, 2017 updated by: Jussi Repo, Helsinki University Central Hospital

Reliability and Validity of the Finnish Versions of the Visual Analogue Scale Foot and Ankle and the Lower Extremity Functional Scale

There are no validated patient-reported outcome measures to assess lower extremity function in Finnish language. The present study aimed to 1)translate and culturally validate the Finnish versions of the Visual Analogue Scale Foot and Ankle and the Lower Extremity Functional Scale, and 2) study the psychometric properties of these two questionnaires

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

This study assesses the reliability and validity of the Finnish versions of the Visual Analogue Scale Foot and Ankle and the Lower Extremity Functional Scale. The English versions were translated and trans-culturally adapted into Finnish language according to well accepted international translation guidelines. The psychometric properties are assessed by internal validity, intraclass correlation coefficient and test-retest reliability.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

120

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (ADULT, OLDER_ADULT)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients who have undergone surgery due to foot and ankle pathology

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Pathology of the foot and ankle and
  • Surgery due to foot and ankle problems

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Other than foot and ankle surgery
  • age under 18 years

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
The validity of the Visual Analogue Scale Foot and Ankle and the Lower Extremity Functional Scale
Time Frame: 2 months to 10 years
Assessment of the validity
2 months to 10 years
The reliability of the Visual Analogue Scale Foot and Ankle and the Lower Extremity Functional Scale
Time Frame: 2 months to 10 years
Assessment of the test-retest reliability
2 months to 10 years

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Visual Analogue Scale Foot and Ankle questionnaire
Time Frame: 2 months to 10 years
The questionnaire assesses function of the ankle
2 months to 10 years
Lower Extremity Functional Scale questionnaire
Time Frame: 2 months to 10 years
The questionnaire assesses function of the ankle
2 months to 10 years
Kasari FIT (Function Intensity Time) index
Time Frame: 2 months to 10 years
The questionnaire assesses the physical function level
2 months to 10 years
The 15-Dimensions health-related quality of life instrument
Time Frame: 2 months to 10 years
The questionnaire assesses
2 months to 10 years
Visual Analogue Scales
Time Frame: 2 months to 10 years
The Visual Analogue Scales assessed pain
2 months to 10 years
Visual Analogue Scales
Time Frame: 2 months to 10 years
The Visual Analogue Scales assessed functional capabilities
2 months to 10 years

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Helsinki University Central Hospital

Collaborators

Central Finland Hospital District

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

September 1, 2014

Primary Completion (Actual)

August 1, 2015

Study Completion (Actual)

August 1, 2015

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 23, 2015

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 27, 2015

First Posted (Estimate)

September 1, 2015

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

August 16, 2017

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 14, 2017

Last Verified

August 1, 2017

More Information

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Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 343/13/03/02/13/5

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