Relationship between subjectively-rated and objectively-tested physical function across six different medical diagnoses

Benz, Thomas; Lehmann, Susanne; Sandor, Peter; Angst, Felix

doi:10.2340/jrm.v55.9383

Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-29608

Publication type:	Article in scientific journal
Type of review:	Peer review (publication)
Title:	Relationship between subjectively-rated and objectively-tested physical function across six different medical diagnoses
Authors:	Benz, Thomas Lehmann, Susanne Sandor, Peter Angst, Felix
et. al:	No
DOI:	10.2340/jrm.v55.9383 10.21256/zhaw-29608
Published in:	Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine
Volume(Issue):	55
Issue:	jrm9383
Issue Date:	Dec-2023
Publisher / Ed. Institution:	Medical Journals Sweden
ISSN:	1651-2081
Language:	English
Subjects:	Patient-reported outcome measure; Performance-based measurement; 6-min walk test; SF-36; Walking
Subject (DDC):	615.82: Physical therapy
Abstract:	Objective: To quantify and compare associations and relationships between self-rated and tested assessments of mainly mobility-related physical function in different diagnoses. Design: Six longitudinal cohort studies before and after inpatient rehabilitation. Patients: Patients with whiplash-associated disorder (n = 71), low back pain (n = 121), fibromyalgia (n = 84), lipoedema (n = 27), lymphoedema (n = 78), and post-acute coronary syndrome (n = 64). Methods: Physical function was measured with the self-rated Short-Form 36 Physical functioning (SF-36 PF) and with the tested 6-Min Walk Distance (6MWD) and assessed by correlation coefficients. Across the 6 cohorts, the relationship between the 2 scores was compared using the ratio between them. Results: The correlations between the 2 scores were mostly moderate to strong at baseline (up to r = 0.791), and weak to moderate for the changes to follow-up (up to r = 0.408). The ratios SF-36 PF to 6MWD were 1.143–1.590 at baseline and 0.930–3.310 for the changes, and depended on pain and mental health. Conclusion: Moderate to strong cross-sectional and moderate to weak longitudinal correlations were found between the 6MWD and the SF-36 PF. Pain and mental health should be considered when interpreting physical function. For a comprehensive assessment in clinical practice and research, the combination of self-rated and tested physical function measures is recommended.
URI:	https://digitalcollection.zhaw.ch/handle/11475/29608
Fulltext version:	Published version
License (according to publishing contract):	CC BY-NC 4.0: Attribution - Non commercial 4.0 International
Departement:	School of Health Sciences
Organisational Unit:	Institute of Physiotherapy (IPT)
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Benz, T., Lehmann, S., Sandor, P., & Angst, F. (2023). Relationship between subjectively-rated and objectively-tested physical function across six different medical diagnoses. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 55(jrm9383). https://doi.org/10.2340/jrm.v55.9383

Benz, T. et al. (2023) ‘Relationship between subjectively-rated and objectively-tested physical function across six different medical diagnoses’, Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 55(jrm9383). Available at: https://doi.org/10.2340/jrm.v55.9383.

T. Benz, S. Lehmann, P. Sandor, and F. Angst, “Relationship between subjectively-rated and objectively-tested physical function across six different medical diagnoses,” Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, vol. 55, no. jrm9383, Dec. 2023, doi: 10.2340/jrm.v55.9383.

BENZ, Thomas, Susanne LEHMANN, Peter SANDOR und Felix ANGST, 2023. Relationship between subjectively-rated and objectively-tested physical function across six different medical diagnoses. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine. Dezember 2023. Bd. 55, Nr. jrm9383. DOI 10.2340/jrm.v55.9383

Benz, Thomas, Susanne Lehmann, Peter Sandor, and Felix Angst. 2023. “Relationship between Subjectively-Rated and Objectively-Tested Physical Function across Six Different Medical Diagnoses.” Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine 55 (jrm9383). https://doi.org/10.2340/jrm.v55.9383.

Benz, Thomas, et al. “Relationship between Subjectively-Rated and Objectively-Tested Physical Function across Six Different Medical Diagnoses.” Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, vol. 55, no. jrm9383, Dec. 2023, https://doi.org/10.2340/jrm.v55.9383.