Table 1 Numerical score of fear/apprehension factors
From: Understanding the apprehension and concern haunting patients before a total knee arthroplasty
Fear/ Apprehension | Severity of Fear/Apprehension | Grade/Score | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
Fear of Pain | Mild | I | Maximum sub-score = 3 |
Moderate | II | ||
Severe | III | ||
Fear of receiving help at home | Mild | I | Maximum sub-score = 3 |
Moderate | II | ||
Severe | III | ||
Fear of returning to activities of daily living | Mild | I | Maximum sub-score = 3 |
Moderate | II | ||
Severe | III | ||
Fear of withstanding surgery | Mild | I | Maximum sub-score = 3 |
Moderate | II | ||
Severe | III | ||
Total sum score | Total maximum score = 12 |