Open AccessValidity and reliability of a thoracic kyphotic assessment tool measuring distance of the seventh cervical vertebra from the wall
Author(s) -
Pipatana Amatachaya,
Sawitree Wongsa,
Thanat Sooknuan,
Thiwabhorn Thaweewannakij,
Maneepan Laophosri,
Nuttaset Manimanakorn,
Sugalya Amatachaya
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
hong kong physiotherapy journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.343
H-Index - 15
eISSN - 1876-441X
pISSN - 1013-7025
DOI - 10.1016/j.hkpj.2016.05.001
Subject(s) - kyphosis , medicine , physical therapy , inter rater reliability , reliability (semiconductor) , criterion validity , concurrent validity , vertebra , construct validity , nursing , statistics , rating scale , surgery , patient satisfaction , power (physics) , mathematics , physics , quantum mechanics , radiography , internal consistency
In primary healthcare (PHC) service, community residents, village health volunteers (VHVs), and healthcare professionals need to work in partnership to facilitate universal and equitable healthcare services. However, these partnerships may need an appropriate tool helping them to execute an effective health-related activity.