Table 4 Major Characteristics of Orthopedic-Specific Systems
Instrument | PODCI | ASK | FAQ walking scale |
|---|---|---|---|
Full Name | Pediatric Outcomes Data Collection Instrument | Activities Scale for Kids | Gillette Functional Assessment Questionnaire: Functional Walking Scale |
Origin | 1997 | 1996 | 1993 |
Measurement constructs | Musculoskeletal outcomes | Physical disability in terms of capacity or performance dimensions | Complete range of functional walking abilities |
Age range (years) | 2 – 18 | 2 – 18 | 2 + |
# Items | 108 | 30 | 1 |
# Domains; and Domains | 8 Comorbidity, Upper Extremity & Physical Function, Transfers & Basic Mobility, Sports & Physical Function, Pain, Treatment Expectations, Happiness, Satisfaction with Symptoms. | 9 Personal Care, Dressing, Eating & Drinking, Miscellaneous, Play, Locomotion, Standing Skills, Stairs, Transfers. | 1 Walking. |
Overall Score | Yes, Global Function, mean of sub-scales for domains 1 to 4 above | Yes, additive and not weighted | Yes |
Sub-scale Scores | Yes, additive | No | No |
Completion Time (minutes) | 10 – 20 | 5 – 12 | < 2 |
Spanish Language version | No | No | No |
Assessment Perspective | Patient &/or Parent (Diagnostic, complications and aims section by clinician) | Patient | Parent |