Table 4

 Item-total correlation and internal consistency

BAS-UEBAS-LEKANS-UE
BAS, musculoskeletal disorders study; KANS, arm, neck, and shoulder study; LE, lower extremity; UE, upper extremity.
Item-total correlation (min-max):
Subscale 1: heavy physical work0.46 to 0.840.59 to 0.830.51 to 0.81
Subscale 2: long lasting postures and repetitive movements0.59 to 0.700.64 to 0.700.61 to 0.72
Internal consistency (Cronbach’s α):
Subscale 1: heavy physical work0.920.930.93
Subscale 2: long lasting postures and repetitive movements0.860.870.87