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WOMACTM 3.1 User Guide VIII

The following is the Table of Contents from the WOMACTM 3.1 User Guide VIII.

Foreword

Overview

Conceptual Basis

Derivation of the Item Inventory

Validation Studies (Reliability, Validity, Responsiveness)

Orthopaedic Validation Study
Pharmacologic Validation Study

Specific Clinimetric Issues

Likert vs Visual Analogue Scaling
Prior Score Availability
Time Frame Dependency
Signal vs Aggregate Measurement
Parametric vs Non-Parametric Analysis
Relative Efficiency
Weighting and Aggregation
Computerization
Alternate Language Translations
Rasch Analyses
Predictive Value
SF-WOMAC
Applications in non-OA disorders

Administrative Issues

Formatting the Index
Index Presentation
Score Calculation
Statistical Issues
Responder Criteria
State-attainment Criteria
Normative Data

References

Appendices:

    Appendix I: WOMAC 3.1 Alternate Language Translations*
    Appendix II: An Explanation Of The Meaning of Questions In The WOMAC Osteoarthritis Index Inventory

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