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Recall Bias Affects Pain Assessment in Knee Osteoarthritis: A Pilot Study.
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Abstract
objectiveThe objective of this study was to evaluate the recall bias of symptoms evaluation in knee osteoarthritis (OA).
designIn this multicentric pilot study, 50 patients with knee OA used a mobile App (Ecological Momentary Assessment [EMA]) to collect pain and function on two 0 to 10 numerical rating scales (NRS) 2 times a day for 2 months. At the 1-month and at the 2-month follow-up visits, patients retrospectively evaluated the mean level of pain/function of the last month. Recall bias was computed as the difference between the mean level of pain/function reported using the App and the level reported with the retrospective assessment. The correlation between the recall bias and patients' characteristics, as well as pain/function trajectories, was analyzed.
resultsA statistically significant recall bias was documented with higher pain reported at 1-month with the retrospective assessment (
conclusionsThe recall bias influences the retrospective self-assessment of pain at the follow-up visits and the presence of pain peaks, a common event in the patients with OA, increases the magnitude of recall bias. The EMA performed with a mobile App is a useful tool to limit the influence of recall bias in the clinical and research setting evaluation of knee OA.
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