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Name of the Instrument/Tool Stages of Change Questionnaire in Osteoarthritis (SCQOA)
First Description

Heuts PH, de Bie RA, Dijkstra A, Aretz K, Vlaeyen JW, Schouten HJ, et al. Assessment of readiness to change in patients with osteoarthritis. development and application of a new questionnaire. Clin Rehabil 2005;19(3):290e9. Epub 2005/04/30. PubMed PMID: 15859530.

Year 2005
Domains
Concept of constructs Self efficacy, Self-management
Population/Disease Disease specific
Originally developed for Osteoarthritis (OA)
Other rheumatic diseases
where can be applied (only if validated)
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Additional population with no rheumatic diseases No
Language: Originally published in English
Available in Language Dutch, English
REFERENCE IDENTIFICATION
Author/s Heuts PH, de Bie RA, Dijkstra A, Aretz K, Vlaeyen JW, Schouten HJ, et al.
Title Assessment of readiness to change in patients with osteoarthritis. development and application of a new questionnaire.
Journal Clin Rehabil
Year 2005
Vol 19
Num 3
Pages 290-9
Country The Netherlands
Language English
Other references of interest
Link https://www.oarsijournal.com/action/showPdf?pii=S1063-4584%2 …
Brief Description

This systematic review analyses instruments to assess attitudes toward and/or capabilities regarding self-management of osteoarthritis (OA) based on available measurement property evidence.

Instrument/Tool Translations References
No other References.
DEVELOPER CONTACT INFORMATION
Correspondence to P Heuts
E-Mail P.Heuts@srl.nl
Address Rehabilitation Foundation Limburg, Hoensbroek, The Netherlands.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE INSTRUMENT
Type Of Measure Questionnaire
Brief Description

Questionnaire to assess level of participation. Stages: no intention to change to optimal active participation with internalization of new behavior

Number of Items 21 items scored on three subscales: seven questions for precontemplation, seven for contemplation, seven for action.
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Responses options/scale Yes
5-point Likert scale.
Developed for Not specified
PRACTICAL APPLICATION
Method of administration Self-administered
Recommendations to score

The items are scored with a 5-point Likert scale (strongly disagree/disagree/neutral/agree/strongly agree). In each category subscores are counted by the sum of the scores of the questions. In the data we regarded a difference of 5 points or more as relevant per subscore. 

Score Interpretation Possible scores between 5 and 25 points. HIgher scores man higher readiness to change
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Smallest detectable change if described ---
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Completion time by the patient 3-5 minutes
Scoring time by the assessor 2 minutes
Training to score Not necessary
Strengths Easy to use, Useful in clinical practice & research
Limitations Not widely used
OTHER COMMENTS
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