Foot & ankle international
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A reliability generalization study of a questionnaire is necessary to provide higher-level evidence for its reliability. This has not been performed for the Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment-Achilles tendinopathy (VISA-A) questionnaire. The VISA-A has been a commonly used questionnaire to evaluate the symptoms of Achilles tendon disorders and their impact on physical activity, one of the most common disorders among athletes and sports persons (9%-40%). Furthermore, this questionnaire has been translated to several languages and due to its simplicity is one of the most widely used questionnaires for patients with this type of disorder. Therefore, we performed a reliability generalization study of the VISA-A using MEDLINE (through PubMed) and Scopus as data sources. ⋯ Level I, meta-analysis of literature.
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Meta Analysis
A meta-analysis of outcome rating scales in foot and ankle surgery: is there a valid, reliable, and responsive system?
Rating scales that are valid, reliable, and responsive communicate the severity of a functional problem, facilitate the accurate study of treatment modalities, and provide a common language for those involved in research. The purpose of this study was to determine which outcome rating scales are currently used in the foot and ankle literature and to identify rating scales with proven reliability, validity, and responsiveness. ⋯ The development of a reliable, valid, and responsive rating scale would have value not only in assessing patient outcomes but also in reporting the results of clinical studies in foot and ankle surgery.