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 wa

SUBMITTER: Colomer C 

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

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature