Which KOOS subscale assesses activities of daily living?

Which KOOS subscale assesses activities of daily living?

• A. Symptoms
• B. Pain
• C. ADL
• D. QoL

Answer: (C)

The concept tested is identifying which KOOS subscale focuses on activities of daily living. The subscale that assesses daily living tasks is designed to capture how knee problems interfere with ordinary activities such as climbing stairs, getting in and out of chairs, standing for periods, bending, kneeling, and walking short distances. This is distinct from the Pain subscale, which targets pain intensity; the Symptoms subscale, which covers stiffness, swelling, and other knee symptoms; the Sports/Rec subscale, which looks at higher-demand activities; and the Quality of Life subscale, which reflects knee-related overall well-being. In KOOS, higher scores indicate better function, so a higher ADL score means fewer difficulties with daily activities.

The concept tested is identifying which KOOS subscale focuses on activities of daily living. The subscale that assesses daily living tasks is designed to capture how knee problems interfere with ordinary activities such as climbing stairs, getting in and out of chairs, standing for periods, bending, kneeling, and walking short distances. This is distinct from the Pain subscale, which targets pain intensity; the Symptoms subscale, which covers stiffness, swelling, and other knee symptoms; the Sports/Rec subscale, which looks at higher-demand activities; and the Quality of Life subscale, which reflects knee-related overall well-being. In KOOS, higher scores indicate better function, so a higher ADL score means fewer difficulties with daily activities.