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Differential Diagnosis for Physical Therapy: Introduction: Summary
Verbal Descriptor Scale (VDS) – (BSF) ○ Most reliable for older adults even those with cognitive impairment Verbal Descriptor Scale (VDS)
• Moderate accuracy • MDC and MCID - available dependent on type • MDC: ○ 3 neck ○ 2 Low back pain
None
Mild
Moderate
Strong
Severe
OR
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Annoying
Uncomfortable
Dreadful
Agonizing
Universal Pain Assessment Tool
The McGill Pain Questionnaire (BSF) • Self-report questionnaire • Consists primarily of 3 major classes of word descriptors:
Oswestry Disability Index (Part) Measure a patient's permanent functional disability. • “Gold standard’ of low back functional outcome tools • 0% to 20%: minimal disability • 21%-40%: moderate disability • 41%-60%: severe disability • 61%-80%: Back pain impinges on all aspects of the patient's life • 81%-100%: Bed-bound or exaggerating their symptoms
1. Sensory 2. Affective 3. Evaluative
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