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ABSTRACT: Introduction
The 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.Methods
The psychometric properties of ArmA-C were determined in 100 people with chronic stroke.Results
The 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.Conclusions
The ArmA-C is reliable and valid for assessing active and passive functions in people with chronic stroke.
SUBMITTER: Chan NH
PROVIDER: S-EPMC10556664 | biostudies-literature | 2023
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Chan Nga Huen NH Ng Shamay S M SSM
Frontiers in neurology 20230922
<h4>Introduction</h4>The 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.<h4>Methods</h4>The psychometric propert ...[more]