Measurement of functional capacity with visual analogue scales.
The value of three visual analogue scales for measuring aspects of functional capacity was assessed in 22 patients with rheumatoid arthritis receiving long-term treatment. A scale in which patients were allowed to choose a function which was a particular problem gave the best results, with more severe initial impairment and greater change with treatment. This scale was as useful as pain in assessing the result of treatment.
D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D004185:Disability Evaluation / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007978:Levamisole / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D008134:Long-Term Care; D013223:Statistics as Topic
D007978:Levamisole