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A questionnaire designed to assess and quantify activity limitations and functional outcomes for patients experiencing orthopedic conditions. It is completed by clinicians after the initial patient history and prior to physical examination, measuring the patient\'s ability to perform important activities.

How to fill out patient-specific functional scale

How to fill out patient-specific functional scale

1. Begin by selecting a patient who requires functional assessment.
2. Ask the patient to identify 3-5 specific activities they find difficult or have trouble with.
3. Have the patient rate their difficulty with each activity on a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 means no difficulty and 10 means unable to perform the activity.
4. Collect and document the patient's responses for each identified activity.
5. Use the scale ratings to track progress over time or to inform treatment planning.

Who needs patient-specific functional scale?

1. Patients recovering from surgery or injury.
2. Individuals with chronic pain or ongoing functional limitations.
3. Therapists and rehabilitation specialists for assessing patient progress.
4. Healthcare providers looking to customize treatment plans based on patient-specific challenges.

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What is patient-specific functional scale?

The patient-specific functional scale (PSFS) is an assessment tool used to evaluate a patient's perceived ability to perform specific functional tasks that are important to them, helping clinicians track progress and tailor interventions.

Who is required to file patient-specific functional scale?

Healthcare professionals such as physical therapists and occupational therapists are typically required to file the patient-specific functional scale as part of the patient evaluation and progress documentation.

How to fill out patient-specific functional scale?

To fill out the PSFS, the clinician asks the patient to identify up to three activities they find challenging and rate their ability to perform each activity on a scale from 0 to 10, where 0 indicates unable to perform the activity and 10 indicates able to perform it at the pre-injury level.

What is the purpose of patient-specific functional scale?

The purpose of the PSFS is to capture the patient's perspective on their functional abilities, assess changes over time, and guide the treatment process by focusing on activities that are meaningful to the patient.

What information must be reported on patient-specific functional scale?

The PSFS must report the specific activities the patient identifies as challenging, the numerical ratings for each activity, and any relevant notes on the patient's functional status and changes over time.