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Reliability and validity of the Spanish adaptation of the Functional Independence Measure + Functional Assessment Measure.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Functional Independence Measure + Functional Assessment Measure (FIM+FAM) Scale is one of the most widely used instruments to measure functional independence post-stroke, and features many cultural adaptations to various languages.

Aim

The aim of this study was to determine the psychometric properties of a Spanish cross-cultural adaptation of the FIM+FAM for use in the stroke population.

Design

Observational study.

Setting

Outpatient long-term service of a neurorehabilitation unit.

Population

One hundred and twenty-two individuals with stroke.

Methods

The functional independence of the participants was assessed with the adapted version of the FIM+FAM. Additionally, the functional, motor and cognitive condition of the participants was assessed with a battery of standardized clinical instruments. Finally, a group of 31 participants out of the total were evaluated a second time with the FIM+FAM by a different evaluator than the one who performed the first evaluation. Internal consistency, inter-rater reliability and convergent validity with other clinical instruments of the adapted version of the FIM+FAM were determined.

Results

The internal consistency of the adapted version of the FIM+FAM was excellent, as evidenced by Cronbach's α values that exceeded 0.973. The inter-rater reliability was likewise excellent, with correlations above 0.990 in all domains and subscales. Additionally, the convergent validity of the scale adaptation with clinical instruments was variable, with values ranging from 0.264 to 0.983, but consistent with the construct assessed in the different instruments examined.

Conclusions

The internal consistency, inter-rater reliability and convergent validity of the Spanish-adapted version of the FIM+FAM Scale showed excellent reliability and validity of the adaptation, which supports its use to assess functional independence after stroke.

Clinical rehabilitation impact

Availability of a valid adaptation for the evaluation of functional independence after stroke in Spanish population.

SUBMITTER: Colomer C

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10548398 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Reliability and validity of the Spanish adaptation of the Functional Independence Measure + Functional Assessment Measure.

Colomer Carolina C Llorens Roberto R Sánchez Clara C Ugart Patricia P Moliner Belén B Navarro María D MD Noé Enrique E Ferri Joan J

European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine 20230525 4

<h4>Background</h4>The Functional Independence Measure + Functional Assessment Measure (FIM+FAM) Scale is one of the most widely used instruments to measure functional independence post-stroke, and features many cultural adaptations to various languages.<h4>Aim</h4>The aim of this study was to determine the psychometric properties of a Spanish cross-cultural adaptation of the FIM+FAM for use in the stroke population.<h4>Design</h4>Observational study.<h4>Setting</h4>Outpatient long-term service ...[more]

PMID: 37226445

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Reliability and validity of the Spanish adaptation of the Functional Independence Measure + Functional Assessment Measure.

Background

Aim

Design

Setting

Population

Methods

Results

Conclusions

Clinical rehabilitation impact

Publications

Reliability and validity of the Spanish adaptation of the Functional Independence Measure + Functional Assessment Measure.

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