Validation of the Portuguese Version of the Modified Harris Hip Score Questionnaire
Author Information
Author(s): Silva Julia Lavinia Pereira, Alves Debora Pinheiro Lédio, Figueiredo Sebastiana da Costa, Ricioli Junior Walter, Queiroz Marcelo Cavalheiro de, Polesello Giancarlo Cavalli
Primary Institution: Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Santa Casa de Misericórdia de São Paulo (FCMSCSP)
Hypothesis
To validate the Portuguese version of the evaluation instrument modified Harris Hip Score.
Conclusion
The HHSmBr is a valid and reliable hip-specific assessment questionnaire in Portuguese.
Supporting Evidence
- The internal consistency of the HHSmBr was 0.724 in the test and 0.706 in the retest.
- Test-retest reliability was excellent (ICC = 0.80).
- The floor/ceiling effect only occurred in the pain domain.
- Comparing the HHSmBr with the WOMAC and HOOS scores, the lowest and highest correlation values were −0.466 and −0.906, respectively.
Takeaway
This study checked if a hip score questionnaire works well in Portuguese, and it does!
Methodology
The modified Harris Hip Score was validated on 100 patients with different hip conditions, assessing reliability and internal consistency.
Limitations
No specific cognitive control in patient inclusion; comprehension difficulties were not reported.
Participant Demographics
63% females, 37% males, mean age 50.3 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
< 0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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