Reliability of the Action Research Arm Test in Stroke Patients
- VernacularTitle:上肢动作研究量表在脑卒中患者中的信度
- Author:
Changshui WENG
;
Jun WANG
;
Gang WANG
;
Zengzhi YU
;
Tong SUN
;
Liping GAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
action research arm test(ARAT), stroke, reliability
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2007;13(9):868-869
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To verify the inter-rater reliability,intra-rater reliability and internal reliability of the action research arm test(ARAT)in patients with chronic stroke.Methods 30 people with chronic stroke were tested with the ARAT by two experienced raters.The inter-rater reliability,intra-rater reliability and internal reliability were examined.Results The ARAT showed high inter-rater reliability and intra-rater reliability(ICC=0.992 and 0.987,respectively)and internal consistency(Cronbach's alpha coefficient=0.936).Conclusion The ARAT shows good inter-rater reliability,intra-rater reliability and internal reliability in assessing patients after stroke.