Musculoskeletal Health Questionnaire
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Objective[edit | edit source]
The Musculoskeletal Health Questionnaire (MSK-HQ) is a Patient Reported Outcome Measure (PROM) intended for use with patients with various musculoskeletal conditions.[1] The aim of the MSK-HQ is to provide clinicians a snapshot of a patient's current musculoskeletal health and allow monitoring their progress over time. Its overarching goals include identifying meaningful aspects of health relevant to the patient and clinician, to be applicable for use by different health professionals, and easy to use.[2]
Intended Population[edit | edit source]
The MSK-HQ is intended for patients with any musculoskeletal condition.[3] It is a questionnaire that is responsive to change across a range of musculoskeletal conditions over the course of treatment, with patients reporting that the outcome measure was highly relevant and easy to understand.[2]
Method of Use[edit | edit source]
The MSK-HQ consists of health domains that matter most to people:[1]
- pain severity (in the day and in the night)
- physical function (walking and dressing)
- physical activity level
- pain interference (with daily activities and social/hobbies)
- difficulty with sleep
- emotional well-being
- understanding of diagnosis and treatment
- confidence to self-manage pain
- independence
- overall impact from symptoms
Patients are given the questionnaire prior to the start of their physical therapy plan of care. Patients are instructed to check a box in each of the domains listed. It is a a 5-point scale, "4" representing "not at all" and "0" representing "very severe."
Evidence[edit | edit source]
Reliability[edit | edit source]
Previous work has shown that the MSK-HQ has excellent test-retest reliability and strong convergent validity with reference standards. [2]
Validity[edit | edit source]
Responsiveness[edit | edit source]
The MSK-HQ boasts a high responsive rate
Miscellaneous
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Links[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The Arthritis Research UK. Available from:https://versusarthritis.org/media/2180/msk-health-questionnaire-briefing-june-2016.pdf Accessed 23 November, 2023
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Hill JC, Kang S, Benedetto E, et al. Development and initial cohort validation of the Arthritis Research UK Musculoskeletal Health Questionnaire (MSK-HQ) for use across musculoskeletal care pathways. BMJ Open 2016;6:e012331
- ↑ Price AJ, Ogollah R, Kang S, et al. Determining responsiveness and meaningful changes for the Musculoskeletal Health Questionnaire (MSK-HQ) for use across musculoskeletal care pathways. BMJ Open 2019;9:e025357.
- ↑ https://versusarthritis.org/media/2180/msk-health-questionnaire-briefing-june-2016.pdf
