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The Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC)

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Digital administration of The Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) to collect structured patient inputs for validated score calculation and clinical follow-up.

The Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC)

Clinical intent

The Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) was created to assess pain, stiffness, and physical function in patients with hip and / or knee osteoarthritis (OA).

Clinical interpretation

Higher scores on the WOMAC indicate worse pain, stiffness, and functional limitations.

References

[1] American College of Rheumatology. Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC). http://www.rheumatology.org/practice/clinical/clinicianresearchers/outcomes-instrumentation/WOMAC.asp. (accessed 12 July 2013).

[2] WOMAC Osteoarthritis Index. http://www.womac.org/womac/index.htm. (accessed 12 July 2013).

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The Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) Questionnaire
Please complete this questionnaire. Your responses help your clinical team assess your symptoms and monitor progress over time.
Rate your pain when walking
Rate your pain when climbing stairs
Rate your pain when sleeping at night
Rate your pain when resting
Rate your pain when standing
Rate your STIFFNESS in the morning
Rate your STIFFNESS in the evening / occuring later in the day
Rate your difficulty when descending stairs
Rate your difficulty when ascending stairs
Rate your difficulty when rising from sitting
Rate your difficulty when standing
Rate your difficulty when bending to the floor
Rate your difficulty when walking on even floor
Rate your difficulty when getting in/out of car
Rate your difficulty when going shopping
Rate your difficulty when putting on socks
Rate your difficulty when lying in bed
Rate your difficulty when taking off socks
Rate your difficulty when rising from bed
Rate your difficulty when getting in/out bath
Rate your difficulty when sitting
Rate your difficulty when getting on/off toilet
Rate your difficulty when doing heavy domestic duties (e.g. moving furniture)
Rate your difficulty when doing light domestic duties (e.g. cooking, dusting)