Patient-based outcomes of cervical dystonia: a review of rating scales.
Decisions on treatment choice for patients are based on trials and outcome studies that are wholly dependent upon the scientific quality of the rating scales used. This study reviewed rating scales used in cervical dystonia outcome research to determine the extent that they satisfy recommended criteria for rigorous measurement.
Cano
Stefan J
SJ
Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Royal Free & University College Medical School, London, United Kingdom.
Hobart
Jeremy C
JC
Fitzpatrick
Ray
R
Bhatia
Kailash
K
Thompson
Alan J
AJ
Warner
Thomas T
TT
D006801:Humans; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014103:Torticollis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D016896:Treatment Outcome