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[Development of a physical performance scale for patients with implanted pacemakers]
M Paglione1, M Grassi, G Marinoni
1Dipartimento di scienze sanitarie applicate, Università di Pavia. mpaglion@unipv.it
Epidemiologia E Prevenzione
|April 12, 2001
Summary
The Pavia Physical Performance Scale (PPPS) is a new, validated tool to assess physical function in pacemaker patients. It demonstrates good consistency and validity, correlating well with patient capacity.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Medical Devices
- Psychometrics
Context:
- Pacemaker implantation is common for cardiac rhythm management.
- Assessing physical performance is crucial for patient outcomes.
- Existing tools may not fully capture physical function in this population.
Purpose:
- To develop and validate the Pavia Physical Performance Scale (PPPS).
- To create a reliable instrument for evaluating physical performance in pacemaker patients.
- To correlate physical performance with quality of life and clinical status.
Summary:
- The Pavia Physical Performance Scale (PPPS) was developed using data from 168 pacemaker patients.
- A 20-item scale was finalized using Homogeneity Analysis (HOMALS), with binary scoring.
- Internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha = 0.92) and external validity against NYHA classes were confirmed.
Impact:
- The PPPS is a valid and consistent scale for assessing physical performance in pacemaker recipients.
- It shows a significant negative correlation with New York Heart Association (NYHA) classes.
- The PPPS is recommended for clinical practice alongside traditional assessment methods.