Characteristics of the functional independence measure in traumatic spinal cord injury

Hall, Karyl M.; Cohen, Morton I.; Wright, Jerry; Call, Mary Emily; Werner, Peter

doi:10.1016/s0003-9993(99)90260-5

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“…No significant differences were found for either the total, motor or cognitive scores across the four countries. The results mirror those found by a study conducted by Hall et al, 64 who reported that 89-97% of cognitive scores showed a ceiling effect, that is scored 6 or 7 1 year after discharge and virtually all cases were independent 2 years after discharge. In contrast, motor scores varied by level of injury and time postinjury, 'providing information on functional independence across a continuum'.…”

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“…In contrast, motor scores varied by level of injury and time postinjury, 'providing information on functional independence across a continuum'. 64 This led to the authors' conclusion that for people with SCI, the motor subscale of the FIM is a valid tool but the cognitive subscale lacks the sensitivity to measure subtle changes. 64 There seem to be few studies examining the community needs of individuals with SCI in Germany, Austria or Switzerland and even fewer studies that appear to compare the needs of individuals across these countries.…”

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Quality of life, social participation, appraisals and coping post spinal cord injury: a review of four community samples

2005

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Study design: Cross-sectional or psychotherapy, questionnaire. Objectives: To examine the community needs of people with spinal cord injury (SCI) across four European countries and to identify areas of unmet needs. It is intended that this information will be of use to rehabilitation professionals in fostering greater social participation among SCI individuals. Setting: United Kingdom, Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Methods: Self-report questionnaires were sent to 1000 people with SCI resident in the community in the UK, Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Questionnaires measured current needs, community integration, mood, appraisals, coping strategies, functional independence and perceived manageability. Results: Occupation, sexual activity and pain relief were areas indicative of highest community needs in all four countries. Most participants were psychologically well adjusted and socially integrated into the community. Well-addressed needs were skin management, wheelchair needs and accommodation. Some differences that occurred in certain areas across the four countries were found. Conclusion: This study has highlighted that the main areas of unmet needs for a European community sample of people with SCI includes levels of occupation, sexual activity and pain relief. The findings will be of interest to those involved in rehabilitation of newly as well as longterm injured people and demonstrate the need to consistently readdress such issues as part of a person's long-term rehabilitation in order to achieve and maximise effective social participation.Spinal Cord (2006) 44, 95-105.

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Quality of life, social participation, appraisals and coping post spinal cord injury: a review of four community samples

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“…The FIM is sensitive to the level of lesion in tetraplegia and for improvement during clinical rehabilitation. 18 It has excellent inter-rater reliability. 19 Each FIM item is scored on a seven-point scale, from total assistance up to complete independence.…”

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Measurement properties of the short version of the Van Lieshout test for arm/hand function of persons with tetraplegia after spinal cord injury

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“…14 Two recent analyses showed the reliability of the self-reported Motor FIM in SCI follow-up. 17,18 Both the CHART and the CHIEF were translated into Turkish using a back translation procedure. The second author, who has familiarity with English through a stay in the USA, translated from English to Turkish.…”

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A tale of two countries: environmental impacts on social participation after spinal cord injury

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Characteristics of the functional independence measure in traumatic spinal cord injury

Cited by 211 publications

References 17 publications

Quality of life, social participation, appraisals and coping post spinal cord injury: a review of four community samples

Quality of life, social participation, appraisals and coping post spinal cord injury: a review of four community samples

Measurement properties of the short version of the Van Lieshout test for arm/hand function of persons with tetraplegia after spinal cord injury

A tale of two countries: environmental impacts on social participation after spinal cord injury

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