Validation of the new Lucerne ICF based Multidisciplinary Observation Scale (LIMOS) for stroke patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Valid and multidisciplinary assessment of a stroke patient's ability to perform activities of daily living is very important to define individual goals and to plan targeted rehabilitation. Until today, there is no observation scale that relies on International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). The aim of the present study was to develop and evaluate the reliability and validity of a new multidisciplinary observation scale for stroke patients, shortly called LIMOS, which is based on ICF.

Methods

In a first phase, LIMOS was defined, using a Delphi approach, by an expert panel and a pilot testing was conducted in a small group of stroke patients (n =10) to investigate feasibility and practicability. In a second phase, LIMOS was assessed for

SUBMITTER: Ottiger B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4481343 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature