An evaluation tool for Myofascial Adhesions in Patients after Breast Cancer (MAP-BC evaluation tool): Concurrent, face and content validity

De Groef, An; Van Kampen, Marijke; Moortgat, Peter; Anthonissen, Mieke; Van den Kerckhove, Eric; Christiaens, Rose; Neven, Patrick; Geraerts, Inge; Devoogdt, Nele

doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0193915

An evaluation tool for Myofascial Adhesions in Patients after Breast Cancer (MAP-BC evaluation tool): Concurrent, face and content validity

Author:

De Groef, An

Van Kampen, Marijke ; Moortgat, Peter ; Anthonissen, Mieke ; Van den Kerckhove, Eric ; Christiaens, Rose ; Neven, Patrick ; Geraerts, Inge ; Devoogdt, Nele

Keywords:

Science & Technology, Multidisciplinary Sciences, Science & Technology - Other Topics, SKIN ELASTICITY, QUANTITATIVE MEASUREMENT, HYPERTROPHIC SCAR, RELIABILITY, SURGERY, METER, Adult, Axilla, Breast, Breast Neoplasms, Cicatrix, Elasticity, Female, Humans, Mastectomy, Middle Aged, Myofascial Pain Syndromes, Organ Specificity, Pain, Postoperative, Severity of Illness Index, Thoracic Wall, Tissue Adhesions, General Science & Technology

Abstract:

To investigate the concurrent, face and content validity of an evaluation tool for Myofascial Adhesions in Patients after Breast Cancer (MAP-BC evaluation tool).