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Table 1 Cut points for health change categories

From: Predicting adherence to acupuncture appointments for low back pain: a prospective observational study

Category

Change scores in category

Disability (RMDQ)a

Pain (NRS)b

Wellbeing (AIOS)c

Small deterioration

1 to 4

1

−7 to 2

Moderate deterioration

> = 4

> = 2

<= − 7

No change

0

0

2–11

Small improvement

−1 to −4

−1

11 to 24

Moderate improvement

<= − 4

<= − 2

> = 24

  1. Notes. a 4-point change on Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire is clinically/statistically meaningful [75]. b Patients view 2 point reduction on Numerical Rating Scale as moderately meaningful [76]. C No guidance available for Arizona Integrative Outcome Scale so quintile split used
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BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies

ISSN: 2662-7671

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