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Table 1 Summary of outcome measures

From: Evaluation of a modified clinical prediction rule for use with spinal manipulative therapy in patients with chronic low back pain: a randomized clinical trial

Variable

Definition

VAS: Visual Analogue Scale

A patient completed analogue measure that evaluates pain intensity on a 100mm long horizontal line.

ODI Oswestry Disability Index

The back pain specific, self-rating scale to measure the degree of functional impairment that a subject is experiencing in a number of activities of daily living.

Patient Satisfaction

A self-developed questionnaire based on Cherkins satisfaction questionnaire.

Patient Expectation

The recovery expectations measured using a time-based, specific single-item tool produced a strong prediction of outcome.

SF-36: Short Form-36 item health survey

A set of generic, coherent, and easily administered physical and mental quality-of-life measures.