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The Copenhagen Neck Functional Disability Scale: a study of reliability and validity

A Jordan1, C Manniche, C Mosdal

  • 1Department of Medical Orthopedics T9, National University Hospital, Denmark.

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
|November 3, 1998
PubMed
Summary

A new disability scale for neck pain patients shows excellent reliability and validity. This tool accurately measures patient-reported functional status and pain, proving valuable for clinical trials and care studies.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Clinical Assessment

Background:

  • Neck pain is a common condition affecting functional status.
  • Accurate and reliable assessment tools are crucial for evaluating treatment efficacy in neck pain patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the reliability and validity of a newly developed disability scale for patients with neck pain.

Main Methods:

  • The scale was tested on 162 patients with neck pain across three samples.
  • Reliability was assessed through test-retest and between-day measures.
  • Construct validity and responsiveness were evaluated using correlations with pain scores, global assessments, and physical measurements.

Main Results:

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  • The disability scale demonstrated high reliability (Cronbach's alpha = 0.9) and excellent internal consistency.
  • Scores strongly correlated with pain and global assessments, indicating good construct validity.
  • The scale showed moderate correlation with changes in pain post-treatment and weak correlation with physical measurements.

    • Conclusions:

    • The newly developed disability scale is practical, reliable, and valid for assessing neck pain patients.
    • It accurately captures patient-perceived functional status and pain.
    • The scale is responsive to change and suitable for use in clinical trials and quality of care studies.