Table 3 Summary of the instruments used for data collection
Scale | Content | Scoring |
|---|---|---|
VAS | Pain intensity | 0 (no pain)–10 (severe pain) |
REBA | The Rapid Entire Body Assessment | 1 (no need for assessment), 11––15 (immediate assessment is required) |
WAS | Work ability | 0 (inability to perform activities)–10 (ability to perform activities) |
HADS | The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale | 0 (lowest anxiety/depression level)–21 (highest anxiety/depression level) |
SF-36 | Health-related quality of life | 7 subscales: 0 (the worst)–100 (the best) |