Table 3 Top-five of most frequently used outcome measures by private practice and nursing home physical therapists
Top-5 most frequently used outcome measure in private practice | Number/% | Top-5 most frequently used outcome measure in nursing homes | Number/% |
|---|---|---|---|
   1. Visual Analogue Scale | n = 247 (23%) |    1. Berg Balance Scale | n = 20 (19%) |
   2. Goniometer | n = 77 (7%) |    2. 6-minute walking test | n = 15 (15%) |
   3. Quebec Back Pain Disability Scale | n = 60 (6%) |    3. Motricity Index | n = 13 (13%) |
   4. Patient Specific Complaints | n = 59 (6%) |    4. POMA* (Tinetti) | n = 12 (12%) |
   5. 6-minutes walking test | n = 59 (6%) |    5. Functional Ambulation Categories | n = 9 (9%) |