The visual analogue scale in the assessment of grip strength.
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چکیده
The accuracy of information derived from a visual analogue scale has been assessed by comparing the measured grip strength of 100 subjects against their estimate of grip strength scored on a visual analogue scale. There was relatively poor correlation between the measured and assessed values, suggesting that similar inaccuracies may occur when the scales are used to assess subjective phenomena.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Annals of the rheumatic diseases
دوره 37 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1978