Simplified functioning assessment for low back pain: ICF-based item response theory modelling

CONCLUSIONS: The PCSI of LBP with 28 categories has good construct validity and internal consistency, and is a convenient instrument for assessing functioning among persons with LBP. The IRT model provided theoretical and algorithmic support for deriving a simplified model for functioning assessment hence serving a basis for formulating rehabilitation plans in clinical practice and research.CLINICAL REHABILITATION IMPACT: A parsimonious core set of ICF (PCSI) for LBP based on the IRT modelling provides a background for making individualized clinical decisions based on item difficulties.PMID:38214044 | PMC:PMC10792692 | DOI:10.23736/S1973-9087.23.08003-6
Source: European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Source Type: research