Publication: Validity and Responsiveness of the Two-Minute Walk Test for Measuring Functional Recovery After Total Knee Arthroplasty
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2018-06-01
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Mahidol University
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Journal of Arthroplasty. Vol.33, No.6 (2018), 1737-1744
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Aasis Unnanuntana, Pakpoom Ruangsomboon, Worawut Keesukpunt Validity and Responsiveness of the Two-Minute Walk Test for Measuring Functional Recovery After Total Knee Arthroplasty. Journal of Arthroplasty. Vol.33, No.6 (2018), 1737-1744. doi:10.1016/j.arth.2018.01.015 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/46623
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Validity and Responsiveness of the Two-Minute Walk Test for Measuring Functional Recovery After Total Knee Arthroplasty
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© 2018 The Authors Background: The 2-minute walk test (2mwt) is a performance-based test that evaluates functional recovery after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). This study evaluated its validity compared with the modified Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), Oxford Knee Score (OKS), modified Knee Score, Numerical Pain Rating Scale, and Timed Up and Go test, and its responsiveness in assessing functional recovery in TKA patients. Methods: This prospective cohort study included 162 patients undergoing primary TKA between 2013 and 2015. We used patient-reported outcome measures (modified WOMAC, OKS, modified Knee Score, Numerical Pain Rating Scale) and performance-based tests (2mwt and Timed Up and Go test) at baseline and 3, 6, and 12 months postoperatively. The construct validity of 2mwt was determined between the 2mwt distances walked and other outcome measurements. To assess responsiveness, effect size and standardized response mean were analyzed. Minimal clinically important difference of 2mwt at 12 months after TKA was also calculated. Results: All outcome measurements improved significantly from baseline to 3, 6, and 12 months postoperatively. Bivariate analysis revealed mild to moderate associations between the 2mwt and modified WOMAC function subscales, and moderate to strong associations with OKS. Mild to moderate correlations were found for pain and stiffness between 2mwt and other outcome measurements. The effect size and standardized response mean at 12 months were large, with a minimal clinically important difference of 12.7 m. Conclusion: 2mwt is a validated performance-based test with responsiveness properties. Being simple and easy to perform, it can be used routinely in clinical practice to evaluate functional recovery after TKA.