Patient-based outcomes of cervical dystonia: a review of rating scales

Stefan J Cano; Jeremy C Hobart; Ray Fitzpatrick; Kailash Bhatia; Alan J Thompson; Thomas T Warner

doi:10.1002/mds.20055

Patient-based outcomes of cervical dystonia: a review of rating scales

Mov Disord. 2004 Sep;19(9):1054-9. doi: 10.1002/mds.20055.

Authors

Stefan J Cano¹, Jeremy C Hobart, Ray Fitzpatrick, Kailash Bhatia, Alan J Thompson, Thomas T Warner

Affiliation

¹ Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Royal Free & University College Medical School, London, United Kingdom.

PMID: 15372595
DOI: 10.1002/mds.20055

Abstract

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.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review

MeSH terms

Humans
Surveys and Questionnaires*
Torticollis / diagnosis*
Torticollis / therapy
Treatment Outcome