A comparison of test-retest reliability and random measurement error of the Barthel Index and modified Barthel Index in patients with chronic stroke.

CONCLUSION: The MBI, which showed excellent test-retest reliability and relatively lower random measurement error than the BI, appears to be a better ADL measure. The MDC% adjusted value is recommended to determine whether the change scores are beyond random measurement error. IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATION The MBI is recommended for clinical and research applications because it has better test-retest reliability and relatively lower random measurement error than those of the original BI. The MDC% adjusted value is recommended to determine whether the change scores are beyond random measurement error when the MBI or the BI is used. PMID: 32903114 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Tags: Disabil Rehabil Source Type: research