The Chiari Symptom Profile: Key points
- The Chiari Symptom Profile (CSP) is the first and only patient-based Chiari outcome scale.
- The CSP for use in measuring patient-based outcome following decompression of the Chiari I malformation with our without syringomyelia.
- Statistical analysis was supported by a research grant from Conquer Chiari.
- Statistical reliability and validity of the CSP assessed using PAWS resulted in a Cronbach alpha of .958 (p=.0001) “demonstrating this survey has strong reliability as a survey tool for Chiari symptoms.”
- The CSP is comprised of 57 items that the patient rates on a Likert-type scale from 0-4, depending on the frequency/severity of the symptom.
- The lowest possible score is 0 (no disability); highest possible score is 228 (severe disability).
- The scale measures outcome in four realms: Physical, Social, Functional and Psychological.
- The CSP developed under the direction of John Oró, MD, Director of The Chiari Care Center in Aurora, Colorado.
- Diane Mueller, ND, RN, FNP-BC took the lead in development.
- At The Chiari Care Center, the CSP is administered and graded by an advanced practice nurse.
- The instrument is available to any practitioner interested in its use. Contact Diane Mueller, ND, RN, FNP-BC at 303-481-0035 for more information or send a message through the Contact page.