Assessment of functional limitation and disability in patients with fibromyalgia
- Authors:
- Mannerkorpi, K. and Ekdahl, C.
- Abstract:
- Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is characterized by diffuse widespread musculoskeletal pain. The aims of this literature study were to review measures and instruments used to assess functional limitations and disability in patients with FMS. A 10-year search was done on Medline, CATS, and CINAHL. Of the 73 articles found, only standardized instruments and tests permitting quantification were included. Reviews, trials of medication therapy, epidemiological studies, and measures of the psychological and impairment level were excluded. The articles were divided into cross-sectional and longitudinal studies. No studies evaluating the reliability, validity or sensitivity of the functional tests applied to the FMS were found. Of the disability instruments reviewed, only the Arthritis Impact Measurement Scales and Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire were evaluated for reliability and validity for the FMS population. The Arthritis Self-Efficacy Scales and Quality of Life Scale proved their sensitivity, detecting change in a controlled longitudinal study.
- DOI:
- URL:
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9057795
- Journal:
- Scand J Rheumatol
- issn:
- 0300-9742 (Print)
- Publication year:
- 1997
- pages:
- 4-13
- Functional status:
- Physical functioning
- Age:
- Adults (18-65)
- Disease:
- Diseases of and symptoms related to the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
- PRO / non-PRO:
- Non-patient Reported Outcome
Patient Reported Outcome - Type of measurement instrument:
- 1 - Questionnaires
4 - Performance-based tests
6 - Clinical rating scales
7 - Observations - Instrument:
- 6MWT - 6 Minute Walk Test (versions: 6MWT app; 6MWT Lite app; M6MWT - Modified 6MWT; 6mWTPC - 6MWT on parquet and carpet) | | also see: database.cosmin.nl
AHI - Arthritis Helplessness Index
AIMS - Arthritis Impact Measurement Scales (versions; sAIMS; shortened AIMS; SF-AIMS)
ASES - Arthritis Self-Efficacy Scale (versions: ASES-8; ASES-AS - Ankylosing Spondylitis)
Chair Test
Computerized work simulator
CSQ - Coping Strategies Questionnaire (versions: CSQ-1; CSQ-2; CSQ-C; CSQ-R)
Endurance of shoulder muscles
FAI - Functional Activities Index
FIQ - Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (versions: FIQR - FIQ-Revised; FIQRS - FIQR-Soreness Assessment)
Functional movements of arm
HAQ - Health Assessment Questionnaire (versions:MHAQ - Modified HAQ; HAQ-II; HAQ-S - HAQ-spondyloarthropathies or HAQ-stiffness; HAQ-Skin; HAQ-pain; HAQ-DI)
Hassles Scale
QoLS - Quality of Life Scale
RAI - Rheumatology Attitude Index
SIP - Sickness Impact Profile (versions: SIP-8; SIP-68; SIP-136; SIP-SV; UKSIP; SIP/ALS-19)
Step test (versions: FSST - 4 square step test; mFSST)