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Polyarticular disability: a functional assessment

F R Convery, M A Minteer, D Amiel

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

|November 1, 1977

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This study presents a fast, reproducible system for evaluating functional impairment in polyarticular disease patients. It offers reliable scores for overall disability and specific joint issues.

Area of Science:

Rheumatology
Clinical Assessment
Biomedical Engineering

Background:

Polyarticular disease presents significant functional challenges.
Accurate functional evaluation is crucial for patient management.
Existing assessment methods may be time-consuming or lack reproducibility.

Purpose of the Study:

To design and evaluate a novel system for the functional assessment of patients with polyarticular disease.
To develop a rapid, reproducible, and reliable evaluation tool.

Main Methods:

Development of a new functional evaluation system.
Assessment duration of approximately 15 minutes per patient.
Statistical analysis to ensure reproducibility and reliability.

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Main Results:

The evaluation system is reproducible and requires minimal preparation.
Numerical scores correlate well with physician assessments of functional impairment.
Subscores allow for targeted analysis of specific disabilities.
High reliability demonstrated across multiple institutions.

Conclusions:

The designed system provides a reliable and efficient method for functional evaluation in polyarticular disease.
The system's subscores offer valuable insights into specific areas of disability.
Further statistical refinement has enhanced the system's overall reliability.