Validation of a new test for assessing shoulder function
Author Information
Author(s): Joy C MacDermid, Myriam Ghobrial, Karine Badra Quirion, Mélanie St-Amour, Tanya Tsui, Dave Humphreys, John McCluskie, Eddy Shewayhat, Vickie Galea
Primary Institution: McMaster University
Hypothesis
The FIT-HaNSA test will provide a valid assessment of functional performance in patients with shoulder pathology.
Conclusion
The FIT-HaNSA test effectively distinguishes between patients with shoulder pathology and healthy controls, providing valid assessments of functional performance.
Supporting Evidence
- The FIT-HaNSA test showed significant differences in performance between patients and controls.
- Test-retest reliability coefficients exceeded 0.95 for all tasks.
- Correlations between FIT-HaNSA scores and self-reported function measures were strong.
Takeaway
Researchers created a new test to see how well people can use their shoulders, and it works well to tell the difference between those who have shoulder problems and those who don't.
Methodology
The study involved developing a test protocol and assessing its reliability and validity in patients with shoulder pathology compared to controls.
Limitations
The study had a small sample size and was cross-sectional, limiting the ability to draw conclusions about long-term effectiveness.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 17 patients with shoulder pathology and 19 age-sex matched controls, with a mean age of 32 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p = 0.041
Confidence Interval
95% confidence intervals for test-retest reliability ranged from 0.84 to 1.00.
Statistical Significance
p<0.01
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