| Name of the Instrument/Tool | Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment Patellar Tendinopathy (VISA-P) |
| First Description |
Visentini PJ, Khan KM, Cook JL, Kiss ZS, Harcourt PR, Wark JD. The VISA score: an index of severity of symptoms in patients with jumper's knee (patellar tendinosis). Victorian Institute of Sport Tendon Study Group. J Sci Med Sport. 1998 Jan;1(1):22-8. |
| Year | 1998 |
| Domains | |
| Concept of constructs | Symptom severity, Functional status |
| Population/Disease | Disease specific |
| Originally developed for | Knee ligament injuries |
| Other rheumatic diseases where can be applied (only if validated) |
--- |
| Additional population with no rheumatic diseases |
No |
| Language: Originally published in | English |
| Available in Language | Dutch, Spanish, Swedish, German, Portuguese, Italian |
| REFERENCE IDENTIFICATION | |
| Author/s | Visentini PJ, Khan KM, Cook JL, Kiss ZS, Harcourt PR, Wark JD. |
| Title | The VISA score: an index of severity of symptoms in patients with jumper's knee (patellar tendinosis). Victorian Institute of Sport Tendon Study Group. |
| Journal | J Sci Med Sport |
| Year | 1998 |
| Vol | 1 |
| Num | 1 |
| Pages | 22-8 |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Other references of interest | |
| Link | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32044845/ |
| Brief Description |
The Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment Scale for Patellar Tendinopathy (VISA-P): A Reliability Generalization Meta-analysis |
| Link | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23012320/ |
| Brief Description |
Responsiveness of the VISA-P scale for patellar tendinopathy in athletes |
| Link | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33860806/ |
| Brief Description |
A systematic review evaluating the clinimetric properties of the Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment (VISA) questionnaires for lower limb tendinopathy shows moderate to high-quality evidence for sufficient reliability, validity and responsiveness-part II. |
| Instrument/Tool Translations References | |
| Link | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21289458/ |
| Brief Description |
Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the VISA-P questionnaire for German-speaking patients with patellar tendinopathy |
| Link | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28159566/ |
| Brief Description |
A systematic review of self-administered questionnaires for the functional assessment of patients with knee disabilities adapted into Spanish |
| Link | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23321783/ |
| Brief Description |
Cross-cultural adaptation and measurement properties of the Brazilian Portuguese Version of the Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment-Patella (VISA-P) scale |
| DEVELOPER CONTACT INFORMATION | |
| Correspondence to | Paul J Visentini |
| paul@physiosports.com.au. | |
| Address | The University of Melbourne (Department of Medicine-RMH), Parkville, Victoria, Australia. |
| Website | --- |
| Available | --- |
| Links | --- |
| DESCRIPTION OF THE INSTRUMENT | |
| Type Of Measure | Questionnaire |
| Brief Description |
The Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment-Patella (VISA-P) is a questionnaire toto assess the severity of symptoms in people with patellar tendinopathy. It assesses (i) symptoms, (ii) simple tests of function and (iii) ability to play sport. Six of the eight questions are scored on a visual analogue scale from 0-10 with 10 representing optimal health |
| Number of Items | 8 |
| Range | 100-0 |
| Responses options/scale |
No |
| Developed for | --- |
| PRACTICAL APPLICATION | |
| Method of administration | Self-administered |
| Recommendations to score |
Each question has to be answered independently. The sum of each independent questions gives the total score |
| Score Interpretation | The maximal VISA score for an asymptomatic, fully performing individual is 100 points and the theoretical minimum is 0 points. Higher scores indicate lower symptoms |
| Cut-off points | --- |
| Cut-off points applied to | --- |
| Smallest detectable change if described | --- |
| Smallest detectable change applied to | --- |
| Completion time by the patient | <5 minutes |
| Scoring time by the assessor | - minutes |
| Training to score | Not necessary |
| Strengths | Useful in clinical practice & research, Easy to use |
| Limitations | --- |
| OTHER COMMENTS | |
| Other Comments | --- |