Reliability, Validity, and Sensitivity to Change of the Lower Extremity Functional Scale in Individuals Affected by Stroke
Conclusion: LEFS exhibits good reliability, validity, and sensitivity to change in patients with lower extremity impairments secondary to stroke. Therefore, the LEFS can be a clinically efficient outcome measure in the rehabilitation of patients with subacute stroke. The LAS is shown to be a time-saving and reasonable option to track changes in a patient's functional status.
Source: PM and R - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Joseph L. Verheijde, Fred White, James Tompkins, Peder Dahl, Joseph G. Hentz, Michael T. Lebec, Mark Cornwall Tags: Original Research Source Type: research