| Name of the Instrument/Tool | Self-reported Spine Functional Scale (SSFS) |
| First Description |
Li W, Ding J, Hao X, Jiang W, Song H, Zhang Y, Tan Y. Reliability and validity of the novel self-reported spine functional scale (SSFS) in healthy participants. J Orthop Surg Res. 2021 Aug 25;16(1):529 |
| Year | 2021 |
| Domains | |
| Concept of constructs | Functional status |
| Population/Disease | Disease specific |
| Originally developed for | Whole-spinal pain |
| Other rheumatic diseases where can be applied (only if validated) |
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| Additional population with no rheumatic diseases |
Yes Related spinal disorders |
| Language: Originally published in | English |
| Available in Language | --- |
| REFERENCE IDENTIFICATION | |
| Author/s | Li W, Ding J, Hao X, Jiang W, Song H, Zhang Y, Tan Y. |
| Title | Reliability and validity of the novel self-reported spine functional scale (SSFS) in healthy participants. |
| Journal | J Orthop Surg Res |
| Year | 2021 |
| Vol | 16 |
| Num | 1 |
| Pages | 529 |
| Country | China |
| Language | English |
| Other references of interest | |
| No other References. | |
| Instrument/Tool Translations References | |
| No other References. | |
| DEVELOPER CONTACT INFORMATION | |
| Correspondence to | Yan Tan |
| 910532533@qq.com | |
| Address | Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Sports Department, Nanjing, China |
| Website | --- |
| Available | --- |
| Links | --- |
| DESCRIPTION OF THE INSTRUMENT | |
| Type Of Measure | Scale |
| Brief Description |
The novel Self-Reported Spine Functional Scale (SSFS) is applicable to the self-assessment and maintenance of spinal health and the prevention of related spinal disorders in the young healthy population. It includes postural assessment in standing and supine; muscle strength tests of neck flexors and abdominal core muscles; and functional assessment of prone press-up, supine knee-to-chest, wall roll-down, and wall angel. |
| Number of Items | 8 |
| Range | 8-24 |
| Responses options/scale |
Yes Each entry is graded on a 3-point scale |
| Developed for | Both |
| PRACTICAL APPLICATION | |
| Method of administration | Self-administered |
| Recommendations to score |
Each entry is graded on a 3-point scale. A score of 0 indicates loss of spinal motor function, a score of 1 indicates severe spinal motor dysfunction, a score of 2 indicates mild to moderate spinal motor dysfunction, and a score of 3 indicates good spinal motor function. |
| Score Interpretation | A higher score indicates better spinal function |
| Cut-off points | Total score of 20–24 means good, 15–19 means satisfactory, and 0–14 means poor or unsatisfactory |
| Cut-off points applied to | --- |
| Smallest detectable change if described | --- |
| Smallest detectable change applied to | --- |
| Completion time by the patient | - minutes |
| Scoring time by the assessor | - minutes |
| Training to score | Not necessary |
| Strengths | Easy to use |
| Limitations | --- |
| OTHER COMMENTS | |
| Other Comments | --- |