More evidence was available for the measurement properties of the FAOS and the FAAM , but overall evidence supporting all measurement properties is not yet sufficient .
Purpose In the foot and ankle literature , a wide range of patient-reported outcome measures ( PROMs ) is used , however , consensus as to which PROMs are preferred is lacking .
Selection of a PROM is among other reasons , often based on measurement properties without considering the method ological quality of the studies that evaluate these measurement properties .
The aim of current study was first to identify the most frequently used foot and ankle-specific PROMs in recent orthopaedic foot and ankle literature , and second to conduct a systematic review to synthesize and critically appraise the measurement properties of these PROMS .
Validation of the Foot and Ankle Outcome Score for Hallux Rigidus
Background There is a clear call for improved patient-centered outcomes . The Foot and Ankle Outcome Score ( FAOS ) is a region-specific patient-reported measure that has been vali date d for a number of foot and ankle diagnoses , but not hallux rigidus . Questions / Purpose sThe aim of this study was to vali date the FAOS in patients with hallux rigidus . Methods From 2007 to 2013 , 211 patients with hallux rigidus ( HR ) were included in the study . For the construct validity portion of the study , 125 patients completed a Short-Form 12 ( SF-12 ) and FAOS survey . Forty additional HR patients were prospect ively given question naires to assess the relevance of each FAOS question as it pertained to their HR . Reliability was assessed in 36 HR patients via administration of a second FAOS an average 1 month following the first . In 55 patients , preoperative and postoperative FAOS scores were compared to determine responsiveness . Results All FAOS subscales demonstrated moderate correlation coefficients with the physical functioning , role physical , bodily pain , and physical health component scores of the SF-12 , with all subscales demonstrating poor correlation with the SF-12 mental health-related domains . Content validity was high for all FAOS scores , with the exception of the daily activities subscale . All subscales achieved acceptable test – retest reliability with correlation coefficients of ≥0.72 . Furthermore , all subscales were rated as responsive to change in postoperative patients ( p < 0.001 ) . Conclusion This study demonstrates the acceptable construct and content validity , reliability , and responsiveness of the FAOS for hallux rigidus . Due to its broad applicability and proven validation across multiple foot and ankle pathologies , the FAOS represents a patient-centered outcome measure that can be reliably used for the assessment of patients with hallux rigidus
More evidence was available for the measurement properties of the FAOS and the FAAM , but overall evidence supporting all measurement properties is not yet sufficient .
Purpose In the foot and ankle literature , a wide range of patient-reported outcome measures ( PROMs ) is used , however , consensus as to which PROMs are preferred is lacking .
Selection of a PROM is among other reasons , often based on measurement properties without considering the method ological quality of the studies that evaluate these measurement properties .
The aim of current study was first to identify the most frequently used foot and ankle-specific PROMs in recent orthopaedic foot and ankle literature , and second to conduct a systematic review to synthesize and critically appraise the measurement properties of these PROMS .