Psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Arm Activity Measure in people with chronic stroke

Frontiers in Neurology

Neurology

Nga Huen Chan¹  Shamay S. M. Ng¹ 

[1] Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China;Research Centre for Chinese Medicine Innovation, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China;

关键词: stroke;    rehabilitation;    psychometric properties;    upper limb;    Arm Activity Measure;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fneur.2023.1248589

 received in 2023-06-27, accepted in 2023-09-04,  发布年份 2023

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

IntroductionThe Arm Activity Measure was developed to assess active and passive functions of the upper limb in people with unilateral paresis, but a Chinese version is not available and its psychometric properties have not been specifically tested in people with stroke. This study aimed to translate and culturally adapt the Chinese version of the Arm Activity Measure (ArmA-C) and establish its psychometric properties in people with chronic stroke.MethodsThe psychometric properties of ArmA-C were determined in 100 people with chronic stroke.ResultsThe ArmA-C had good test–retest reliability (intraclass correlation coefficients [ICC] = 0.87–0.93; quadratic weighted Kappa coefficients = 0.53–1.00). A floor effect was identified in section A of the ArmA-C. The content validity and internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha coefficients = 0.75–0.95) were good. The construct validity of the ArmA-C was supported by acceptable fit to the two-factor structure model and significant correlations with the Fugl-Meyer Assessment for Upper Extremity score, grip strength, the Wolf Motor Function Test score, the Trail Walking Test completion time, and the Oxford Participation and Activities Questionnaire scores.ConclusionsThe ArmA-C is reliable and valid for assessing active and passive functions in people with chronic stroke.

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