Measuring arm function early after stroke: is the DASH good enough?

Conclusions RMT methods identified limitations missed by CTT and indicate areas for improvement of the DASH as an upper limb measure for acute stroke. Findings, similar to those identified in multiple sclerosis, highlight the need for scales to have strong conceptual underpinnings, with their development and modification guided by sophisticated psychometric methods.
Source: Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry - Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Tags: Immunology (including allergy), Multiple sclerosis, Stroke Cerebrovascular disease Source Type: research