Hip Disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (HOOS)

The HOOS allows patients to rate their hip pain and physical function. This survey helps doctors assess osteoarthritis severity and track improvements over time.

Hip Disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (HOOS) PDF assessment questionnaire.
HOOS

Hip Disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (HOOS)

The Hip Disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (HOOS) evaluates hip health, covering pain, daily function, and quality of life. It’s a key tool for monitoring osteoarthritis, helping clinicians understand how hip problems affect a patient's recreational activities and general wellbeing.

Category

Physical health
Mobility
Movement System
Rehabilitation

Disease

Assessment
Quality of Life
Rehabilitation
Clinical Measurement

Source

(Klässbo et al., 2003)

Author Name

Nilsdotter, A.K., Lohmander, L.S., Klässbo, M. & Roos, E.M. (2003)

What is Hip Disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (HOOS)

The Hip Disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (HOOS) is a reliable survey for checking hip health. It tracks progress in osteoarthritis cases effectively. This patient reported outcome measure consists of 40 items. It expands on the WOMAC to cover a broader range of physical concerns relevant to active and younger patients. The survey looks at five specific areas including pain, symptoms, daily living activities, sport and recreation function, plus hip related quality of life. Patients answer using a simple Likert scale ranging from no problems to extreme difficulties. It is self administered and usually takes roughly ten minutes to finish. Since it covers higher level activities, it is great for younger or more active people. Clinicians use the results to guide treatment plans or evaluate surgical outcomes, making it a practical choice for improving long term hip care.

HOOS Scoring

The Hip Disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (HOOS) can be scored using one main standardised approach covering five distinct subscales. First, assign a value from 0 to 4 to each user response, where 0 means no problems and 4 indicates extreme difficulties. Next, sum the raw scores for each domain, such as Pain, Daily Living, or Quality of Life. You then transform these raw totals into a normalised 0 to 100 scale using a standard formula. On this final scale, a score of 100 represents perfect hip health, while 0 points to extreme symptoms. This method lets physios spot specific recovery trends without needing a total aggregate score.

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Advantages

Outcome validation

Measures treatment effectiveness through standardised tools.

Reliable data

Provides consistent measurements for clinical research.

Wide applicability

Serves diverse clinical needs effectively.

Research validity

Strengthens evidence through systematic measurement approaches.

10
Minutes
40
Questions

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