Linda Resnik, Matthew Borgia, Christine Cowen, Jemy Delikat
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Abstract
Background: The Activities Measure for Upper Limb Amputation (AM-ULA), an activity measure for prosthesis users, uses a complex grading rubric to assign a single score to task performance which may limit responsiveness.
Purpose: To enhance AM-ULA responsiveness by exploring a scoring that uses multiple grading elements.
Study design: Cross-sectional study.
Methods: AM-ULAs of 50 participants were videotaped. Two raters evaluated completion of subtasks, speed of performance, movement quality, skillfulness of prosthetic use, and independence. Intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) assessed intra-rater and inter-rater reliability.
Results: Rater 1 had fair (0.72) to excellent (0.99) intra-rater reliability in all elements except for independence. Rater 2 had excellent reliability (≥0.96) in all elements. Inter-rater reliability ICC ranged from 0.83 (very good) to 0.99 (excellent) for all elements except independence.
Conclusions: Video scoring of the AM-ULA utilizing individual grading elements showed good intra-rater and inter-rater reliability and is recommended to improve responsiveness of the AM-ULA.
期刊介绍:
The Journal of Hand Therapy is designed for hand therapists, occupational and physical therapists, and other hand specialists involved in the rehabilitation of disabling hand problems. The Journal functions as a source of education and information by publishing scientific and clinical articles. Regular features include original reports, clinical reviews, case studies, editorials, and book reviews.