A simple disability score is used at the University of Michigan for evaluating chronic pain patients.
Activities:
(1) normal work
(2) home responsibility
(3) hobbies and recreation
(4) social activity
(5) sleep
(6) mood
|
Level of Interference
|
Points
|
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none
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0
|
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some
|
1
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a lot
|
2
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completely
|
3
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total score =
= SUM(points for all of the parameters)
Interpretation:
• minimum score: 0
• maximum score: 18
• Alternatively, the number of activities at each level of impact can be counted.
