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ASK
(Activity Scale for Kids)
Focus:
The Activity Scale for Kids (ASK) is a comprehensive tool designed to evaluate how musculoskeletal conditions, injuries, and related symptoms impact children’s daily activities and quality of life. It is specifically created to assess functional limitations and activity restrictions in children, making it a valuable tool in both clinical and rehabilitation settings.
The ASK is a validated patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) that quantifies the level of functional limitation and disability in children due to musculoskeletal conditions. It is particularly helpful for tracking changes in activity levels and assessing the effectiveness of treatment plans over time for pediatric patients.
Relevant Survey:
- Body Part: General (Musculoskeletal Function in Children)
- Area Of Focus: Activity Limitations, Musculoskeletal Conditions, Pediatric Rehabilitation
The ASK is used across pediatric orthopedic, physiotherapy, and rehabilitation settings to measure how musculoskeletal issues or injuries affect a child’s participation in everyday activities such as sports, school, and recreational activities. It helps clinicians make informed decisions, track progress, and tailor treatment plans to better meet the needs of the child.
Description:
The Activity Scale for Kids (ASK) is a focused PROM that assesses the level of activity limitations and functional restrictions a child may experience due to musculoskeletal problems. It covers a wide range of everyday tasks, including walking, running, and engaging in play or sports activities. The ASK offers insight into how physical limitations impact a child’s overall well-being, which is crucial for effective treatment planning and monitoring recovery.
Use Cases:
- Primary Use: Measures the degree of activity limitation and functional impairment in children due to musculoskeletal conditions or injuries.
- Target Conditions: Musculoskeletal injuries, fractures, orthopedic conditions, post-surgical rehabilitation, and chronic pain conditions in children.
- Post-Surgery Assessment: Monitors changes in activity levels and functional improvements during recovery from musculoskeletal treatments or surgery.
- Other Applicable Patients: Children undergoing physical therapy, rehabilitation, or conservative treatments for musculoskeletal disorders.
Number Of Questions: 7
See an example of the ASK in the SolvEdge platform by watching the video below:
Click here to view the questionnaire.
Questionnaire Survey Consists of:
The ASK includes 7 key dimensions, each with multiple questions and multiple severity answers levels of severity. Overall they have 30 questions Total:
- Personal Care (3 Questions)
- Dressing (4 Questions)
- Locomotion (7 Questions)
- Play (2 Questions)
- Standing Skills (5 Questions)
- Transfers (5 Questions)
- Other Skills (4 Questions)
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