The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
- Volume 19 Issue 5
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- Pages.29-41
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- 2007
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- 1229-0475(pISSN)
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- 2287-156X(eISSN)
Validity and Reliability on Psychometric Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale-Short Form (AIMS-SF) in Knee Osteoarthritis Patients
골관절염영향측정척도(AIMS-SF)의 타당도 및 신뢰도 - 일부 슬관절 골관절염 환자를 대상으로 -
- Yi, Seung-Ju (Department of Physical Therapy, Andong Science College) ;
- Nam, Tae-Ho (Department of Physical Therapy, St. Luke Clinic)
- Published : 2007.10.25
Abstract
Purpose: The aim of this study was to examine the validity and reliability on Psychometric Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale-Short Form (AIMS-SF) in patients with knee osteoarthritis(OA). Methods: The sample consisted of 62 patients who had received physical therapy at the physical therapy units of the Andong Medical Center, Sungso Hospital, Ahn Orthopedic Surgery Clinic, and St. Luke Clinic in Andong city in June 2006. Questionnaire on the AIMS-SF was recruited by 5 physical therapists. The internal structure and reliability of the scales were evaluated by means of item-internal consistency(Cronbach's alpha coefficient: