Two publications included in the cat concluded that taskoriented training is an effective intervention to improve functional upper extremity performance for individuals with stroke timmermans, spooren. The upper extremity functional index uefi is a selfadministered questionnaire which measures disability. Lower extremity functional scal optumhealth provider. Using outcome measures in the clinic jenniferharwoodbscpt,fcamptandandrewwhitebpe,bscpt,fcampt outcome measures are a. We are interested in knowing whether you are having any difficulty with the activities listed below because of your upper limb. Upper extremity functional index choose the one answer in each section that best describes your condition. Upper extremity functional scale we are interested in knowing whether you are having any difficulty with the activities listed below because of your upper limb problem for which you are currently seeking. Please answer every question, based on your condition in the last week. Lower extremity functional scale neck index functional scale patient. We are interested in knowing whether you are having any difficulty at all with the activities listed below. The lower extremity functional scale we are interested in knowing whether you are having any difficulty at all with the activities listed below because of your lower limb problem for which you are currently. Capabilities of upper extremity questionnaire this questionnaire is designed to find out how well you are able to use your arms and hands.
Lower extremity functional scale cpr physical therapy in. This model posits that for a questionnaire with a unidimensional trait eg, the questionnaire measures only upper extremity function, patients with. The impact of upper limb exercise on function, daily activities and. Upper extremity symptom and pain questionnaire last name. Assessment of upper extremity impairment, function, and. Upper extremity functional scale uefs patient name. Today, do you or would you have any difficulty with. Please provide an answer for each activity today, do you or would you have any difficulty at all with. Total scores can vary from 0 to 68, with lower scores representing higher levels of functional status.
The fma is a classic scale that has been widely used for the functional evaluation and followup of patients with central hemiplegia. Upper extremity functional index we are interested in knowing whether you are having any difficulty at all with the activities listed below because of your upper limb problem for which you are. Raschvalidated version of the upper extremity functional index for. Development and preliminary reliability of the functional. Recovery of arm function from acute to chronic stage of stroke. Crosscultural adaptation, reliability, and validity of the turkish version. The upper extremity functional index uefi we are interested in knowing whether you are having any difficulty at all with the activities listed below because of your upper limb problem for which you are currently seeking attention. Using outcome measures in the clinic jenniferharwood.
Please rate your progress with functional activities from start of therapy to this point in time. Uefs upper extremity functional scale wmft wolf motor function test who world. The upper extremity functional index uefi we are interested in knowing whether you are having any difficulty at all with the activities listed below because of your upper limb problem for which you are. The purpose of the questionnaire is to inquire about the clients current upper extremity functional status in a variety of activities. Scale development, measurement properties, and clinical application, physical therapy, 1999. Responsiveness comparison of two upperextremity outcome measures by leigh a. The lower extremity functional scale we are interested in knowing whether you are having any difficulty at all with the activities listed below because of your lower limb problem for which you are currently seeking attention. At the atlanta back clinic we want to make your first experience with us as easy and pleasurable as possible. The lower extremity functional scale we are interested in knowing whether you are having any difficulty at all with the activities listed below because of your lower limb problem for which you are. Bilateral isometric quadriceps strength and limb symmetry index were also measured.
Innovative methods to assess upper limb strength and. Assessment of upper extremity impairment, function, and activity after stroke. Upper extremity functional index uefi page 2 we are interested in knowing whether you are having any difficulty at all with the activities listed below because of your upper limb problem for which you are. Occupational therapists ots collaborate with clients who have experienced sensory, motor, cognitive, and behavioural changes following a stroke. Scale development, measurement properties, and clinical. The three best measures, depending on the purpose of research, included the standardised nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire, the upper extremity. Upper extremity functional scale we are interested in knowing whether you are having any difficulty with the activities listed below because of your upper limb problem for which you are currently seeking attention.
Simple grading for motor function in spastic arm paralysis. In order to download and print them, youll need the free adobe acrobat reader program. Correlation between single assessment numerical evaluation score. The upper extremity functional index uefi we are interested in knowing whether you are having any difficulty at all with the activities listed below because of your upper limb problem for which you. Development and initial validation of the upper extremity functional index. Reliability and validity of two versions of the upper. Today, do you or would you have any difficulty at all with. Regionspecific outcome measures for the entire upper extremity include, in order of frequency of citation, the disability of the arm, shoulder and hand dash and its. Innovative methods to assess upper limb strength and function in nonambulant duchenne patients. The upper extremity functional scale we are interested in knowing whether you are having any difficulty at all with the activities listed below because of your upper limb problem for which you are. Upper extremity functional index msu rehabilitation. The lefs can be used by clinicians as a measure of patients initial function, ongoing progress and outcome, as well as to set functional goals. Upper extremity functional index uefi page 1 source.
Neck and upper extremity functional scale upper extremity function scale oswestry low. Disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand dash instructions this questionnaire asks about your symptoms as well as your ability to perform certain activities. Forms peak rehabilitation, fitness and performance. Movements of the hand are made more effective through proper hand positioning by the elbow, shoulder joint, and shoulder girdle. The upper extremity functional index uefi is a selfreport questionnaire that consists of 20 items that are rated on a 5point likert scale.
To examine the reliability, validity, and sensitivity to change of the 20item version and the rascined 15item version of the upper extremity functional index uefi20 and uefi15. This upper extremity functional index uefi calculator evaluates the degree of impairment to day to day life activities like housekeeping due to upper limb disability and pain. The lower extremity functional scale lefs has not displayed this deficiency. Role of ot evaluation of upper extremity function tests. To save you time on your first visit you can download our new client forms and fill them out. Virtual reality based kinematics for assessment of poststroke upper.
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