Background The COSMIN checklist is a standardized tool for assessing the methodological
quality of studies on measurement properties. It contains 9 boxes, each dealing with one …

Objectives: In regards to pain‐related fear, this study aimed to:(1) identify existing measures
and review their measurement properties, and (2) identify the optimum measure for specific …

A systematic review of measurement properties of health-status instruments is a tool for
evaluating the quality of instruments. Our aim was to appraise the quality of the review …

OBJECTIVE: This study aims to inventory aspects of work functioning of nurses and allied
health professionals that are affected by common mental disorders. DESIGN: A systematic …

Objective To develop and validate a Distress Thermometer for Parents (DT-P) for chronically
ill children and to determine a cutoff score for clinical distress. Study design Parents of a …

BACKGROUND: Theoretically, acceptance of chronic pain (CP) is an important determinant
in the functional status and well-being of patients with CP. Several questionnaires that aim to …

The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for the management of chronic
low back pain (CLBP) continues to rise. However, questions regarding the efficacy of many …

Low back pain (LBP) remains the most common work-related musculoskeletal disorder
(WMSD). While most of the LBP research has focused on occupational risk factors, other …

Objective. To quantify the relationship between the Spinal Cord Independence Measure III
(SCIM III), arm and hand muscle strength, and hand function tests in persons with …

Background Non-specific chronic low back pain (nscLBP) has a high socio-economic
relevance due to its high incidence, prevalence and associated costs. Therefore, it is …