Measurement properties of the Reaching Performance Scale for Stroke.

Conclusions: Reaching Performance Scale for Stroke showed excellent reliability and redundant internal consistency. The construct validity with the Fugl-Meyer scale was strong. Reaching Performance Scale for Stroke was able to discriminate individuals with different levels of upper limb impairment. IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATION Post-stroke individuals develop compensatory strategies to perform reaching movements with the paretic upper limb. The Reaching Performance Scale for Stroke provides a quantitative and qualitative evaluation of the reach-to-grasp movement. The Reaching Performance Scale for Stroke is suitable for use with Brazilian-Portuguese speakers and has adequate reliability and validity. PMID: 31429325 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - August 19, 2019 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Vianna de Andrade FPP, Padula RS, Binda AC, da Silva ML, Alouche SR Tags: Disabil Rehabil Source Type: research