Development and validation of a direct observation of procedural skills for knee joint mobilization.

Observation-based assessments are essential for physical therapists to identify skill performance. The purpose of this study was to develop and validate a direct observation of procedural skills (DOPS) for knee joint mobilization technique. The revision of DOPSknee was made based on Content Validity Index (CVI) and suggestions from a six-expert advisory committee. The second version of DOPS showed excellence. Finally, the DOPS consisted of 10 items. Further study is needed to examine the reliability and concurrent validity with force application. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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