Short Parkinson's Evaluation Scale (SPES)/Scales for Outcomes in Parkinson’s Disease – Motor Function (SPES/SCOPA – Motor)
A short scale used to evaluate the motor function of Parkinson's disease patients.
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The SPES/SCOPA is a short, reliable, and valid scale used to evaluate the motor function of PD patients and includes three sections: A) Motor evaluation (10 items, maximum of 42 points), B) Activities of Daily Living (7 items, 21 points), and C) Motor Complications (4 items, 12 points – with 2 items on motor fluctuations [6 points] and 2 on dyskinesias [6 points]). Response options for all items range 0 to 3.
The development of the SPES/SCOPA is part of a larger research project, the SCales for Outcomes in PArkinson’s disease (SCOPA), in which practical and clinimetric sound instruments for all relevant regions in PD are selected or developed. The SCOPA instruments were originally developed in the Dutch language.
Authors: Marinus J, Visser M, Stiggelbout AM, Rabey JM, Martínez-Martín P, Bonuccelli U, Kraus PH, van Hilten JJ.
Original Publication │ View the Scale (PDF) Permission required for use
- Acronym: SPES/SCOPA – Motor
- Year Published: 2004
- Last Updated: Unchanged since publication
- Instrument Type: ClinRO and PRO
- Estimated Time to Complete: 8-10 minutes
Available translations: 3 languages
Eletronic builds: REDCap
Available Translations
- Brazilian
- Dutch (Original Language-PDF)
- Spanish
Inclusive Language in Clinical Outcome AssessmentsHealthcare providers should tailor the language used in COAs to reflect each patient’s gender identity. In grammatically gendered languages, the practice includes making appropriate linguistic adjustments to ensure communication is respectful and inclusive throughout the assessment process. |