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Table 5 Measures of agreement (Kappa index) between the IpTT and monofilament test, and association of these tests with scores for neuropathic symptoms used in assessing loss of plantar sensitivity in diabetic patients—(n = 250)

From: Is it possible to substitute the monofilament test for the Ipswich Touch Test in screening for peripheral diabetic neuropathy?

 

Value

p

Measures of agreement

Kappa

0.819

< 0.001

Measures of association (monofilament v. neuropathic symptoms)

25.753

< 0.001

(Pearson’s Chi squared test) (IpTT v. neuropathic symptoms)

19.887

< 0.001