Table 1 Descriptive information of included questionnaires
Questionnaire | Year | Original language | Target population | Relevant scales (# of items) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Generic questionnaires | Â | Â | Â | |
   BI | 1955 | English (US) | Chronic illnesses/Rehabilitation patients | Barthel Index (10) |
   GARS | 1993 | Dutch | Older patients | Activities of daily living (8), Instrumental activities of daily living (11) |
   MHIQ | 1976 | English (US) | Free living populations | Physical function index (24) |
   NHP | 1980 | English (UK) | General population | Physical Mobility (8) |
   SF-36 | 1992 | English (US) | General population | Physical functioning (10) |
   SIP | 1975 | English (US) | General sick population | Ambulation (12), Body care and movement (23), Mobility (10) |
   WHODAS-II | 1999 | Multilingual | General population | Getting Around (5), Self-care (4), Life activities (8) |
Diseases specific Questionnaires | Â | Â | ||
   FSI | 1980 | English (US) | Osteoarthritis | Mobility (3), Personal care (4), Home chores (4), Hand activities (3) |
   AIMS | 1979 | English (US) | Arthritic conditions | Mobility (4), Physical activity (5), Activities of daily living (4), Dexterity (5) |
   Short AIMS | 1991 | English (US) | Arthritic conditions | Mobility (2), Physical activity (3), Activities of daily living (2), Dexterity (3), Household activities (4) |
   Shortened AIMS | 1989 | English (US) | Arthritic conditions | Mobility (2), Physical activity (2), Activities of daily Living (2), Dexterity (2), Household activities (2) |
   AIMS2 | 1991 | English (US) | Arthritic conditions | Mobility (5), Walking and bending (5), Hand and finger function (5), Arm function (5), Self-care (4), Household (4) |
   AIMS2-SF | 1993 | French | Arthritic conditions | Physical component (12) |
   CSHQ-RA | 2006 | English (US) | Rheumatoid arthritis | Dexterity (7), Mobility (8) |
   CSHQ-RA, revised | 2006 | English (US) | Rheumatoid arthritis | Dexterity (6), Mobility (6) |
   CSSRD-FAS | 1995 | English (US) | Rheumatoid arthritis | Personal care (14). Mobility (1), Transfer (1) Work/play (18) |
   FFbH | 1990 | German | Polyarthritic conditions | Funktions fragenbogen (18) |
   HAQ | 1980 | English (US) | Arthritic conditions | Disability index (20) |
   HAQ-II | 2004 | English (US) | Arthritic conditions | Disability index (10) |
   MDHAQ (10-ADL) | 1983 | English (US) | Arthritic conditions | Disability index (10) |
   MDHAQ (14-ADL) | 2005 | English (US) | Arthritic conditions | Disability index (14) |
   MHAQ | 1983 | English (US) | Arthritic conditions | Disability index (8) |
   ROAD | 2005 | Italian | Early arthritis | Upper extremity function (5), Lower extremity function (4), Activities of daily living/work (3) |
   IRGL | 1990 | Dutch | Arthritic conditions | Mobility (7), Self-care (8) |
   TFCQ | 1982 | English (US) | Rheumatoid arthritis | Mobility (4), Personal care (4), Arm/hand functions (7), Work/play (4) |
   SIP-RA | 1993 | Swedish | Rheumatoid arthritis | Body care and movement (14), Mobility (5) |