Angst F, Aeschlimann A et al. Minimal clinically important rehabilitation effects in patients with osteoarthritis of the lower extremities. J Rheumatol 2002;29(1):131-8.
-14%
+18%
-22%
+17%
-0.30
+0.39
-0.48
+0.37
Patients perceive a change in global health if the WOMAC score changes by ES: 0.30-0.48 (14-22% of a middle baseline score)
Hip and knee OA (n=192)
WOMAC effects: admission to inpatient rehabilitation -> 3 month follow-up
Minimal clinically important difference (MCID)