Joseph E Perosky, Michelle L Munro, Jillian L Kay, Aloysius Nyanplu, Garfee Williams, Pamela B Andreatta, Jody R Lori
Texting From the Bush: Data Collection Using SMS Text Messaging in Areas of Low Network Coverage From Low-Literacy Providers
Journal of health communication
purpose sagittal shape spine associated backpain balance quality life developed evaluated report responses graphical tool assess sagittal spine shape knowledge literacy participants methods two hundred fifty adults randomly assigned crosssectional crossover study freehand draw select ideal sagittal spine shape evaluated inter intrarater reliability agreement tests sagittal lordotic spine literacy drawing selection test versions results drawing test inter intrarater agreement 79 80 respectively drawing vs selection agreement 43 participants drew selected correct spine 30 vs 21 p0001 lumbar lordosis shape 56 vs 42 p0001 test order affect spine shape literacy scores significantly poorer literacy trend observed spine pain presence p002 conclusion developed reliable method evaluate spine shape literacy established 21 42 sample demonstrated correct sagittal spine lordotic spine shape literacy respectively low literacy scores suggests consideration including spine shape literacy health literacy selfmanagement programs may warranted especially ageing populations