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Validity and Reliability of Elbow Range of Motion Measurements Using Digital Photographs, Movies, and a Goniometry Smartphone Application
Joint Authors
Eygendaal, Denise
Keijsers, Renée
Zwerus, Elisa L.
van Lith, Dagmar R. M.
Koenraadt, Koen L. M.
Goossens, Pjotr
The, Bertram
van den Bekerom, Michel P. J.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-11-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
Range of motion (ROM) is closely monitored before and after surgery for stiff elbow and during rehabilitation.
Measurements in the home environment may be helpful to increase involvement and adherence of the patient.
Therefore, our objective is to investigate the validity and inter- and intraobserver reliability of 3 alternative methods to assess the ROM by the patient in a home-based situation, in comparison to the universal goniometer (UG).
We hypothesize that all 3 alternative methods will be valid alternatives and show a level of reliability equivalent to UG.
Methods.
Goniometric measurements of elbow flexion, extension, pronation and supination using photography, movie, and a smartphone application were obtained.
The validity of these measurement methods was compared to UG.
The interobserver and intraobserver reliability were calculated for all measurement methods.
Results.
Photography and movie based goniometry of the elbow showed good validity in flexion and extension.
The interobserver and intraobserver reliability were found to be good to excellent for photo and movie but moderate to poor for UG and the smartphone application.
Conclusions.
Photo or movie based goniometry seems to be a useful option for initial and follow-up measurement of the elbow ROM, both in the outpatient clinic and in a home environment.
Based on our study, the smartphone application we used is not recommended.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Keijsers, Renée& Zwerus, Elisa L.& van Lith, Dagmar R. M.& Koenraadt, Koen L. M.& Goossens, Pjotr& The, Bertram…[et al.]. 2018. Validity and Reliability of Elbow Range of Motion Measurements Using Digital Photographs, Movies, and a Goniometry Smartphone Application. Journal of Sports Medicine،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1202373
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Keijsers, Renée…[et al.]. Validity and Reliability of Elbow Range of Motion Measurements Using Digital Photographs, Movies, and a Goniometry Smartphone Application. Journal of Sports Medicine No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1202373
American Medical Association (AMA)
Keijsers, Renée& Zwerus, Elisa L.& van Lith, Dagmar R. M.& Koenraadt, Koen L. M.& Goossens, Pjotr& The, Bertram…[et al.]. Validity and Reliability of Elbow Range of Motion Measurements Using Digital Photographs, Movies, and a Goniometry Smartphone Application. Journal of Sports Medicine. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1202373
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1202373