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Title: Assessing Exercise Scale Adherence in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation: A Systematic Review of Available Scales
Authors: Gajalakshmi C, Soundararajan K, Antony Leo Aseer P, Subbiah K, Prathibha D, Tamilarasi S
Journal: Journal of Neonatal Surgery
Publisher: EL-MED-Pub Publishers
Country: Pakistan
Year: 2025
Volume: 14
Issue: 3
Language: en
Keywords: rehabilitation outcomes
Background: Exercise adherence is critical in musculoskeletal (MSK) rehabilitation to ensure effective recovery and functional improvement. Despite its significance, there is no standardized tool to measure adherence comprehensively across diverse MSK conditions.
Objective: To systematically identify, evaluate, and summaries available tools for measuring exercise adherence in MSK rehabilitation and assess their strength, limitations, and potential applications.
Methods: A systematic review was conducted using databases like PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library for studies published between 2000 and 2024. Studies were evaluated based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, focusing on tools specific to MSK rehabilitation.
Results: The review identified tools such as the Exercise Adherence Rating Scale (EARS) and the Adherence To Exercise for Musculoskeletal Pain Tool (ATEMPT). EARS emerged as highly effective, offering comprehensive adherence assessment with strong psychometric reliability.
Conclusion: Existing tools like EARS and ATEMPT provide valuable insights but require further refinement to enhance applicability across diverse populations and clinical contexts.
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