SynthesisBrazilian journal of physical therapy2016
Assessment of the measurement properties of the post stroke motor function instruments available in Brazil: a systematic review.
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6 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Ischemic stroke in Peru: a scoping review of trends, outcomes, and evidence gaps.Frontiers in epidemiology · 2026Pooled it
- A Systematic Review of Translation and Cross-Cultural Adaptation of Instruments for the Selection of Assistive Technologies.Occupational therapy international · 2018Pooled it
- Measurement properties of self-report physical activity assessment tools for patients with stroke: a systematic review.Brazilian journal of physical therapyPooled it
- Prediction of gait independence using the Trunk Impairment Scale in patients with acute stroke.Therapeutic advances in neurological disorders · 2022Article
- Trunk Impairment as a Predictor of Activities of Daily Living in Acute Stroke.Frontiers in neurology · 2021Article
- Observational practice of incentive spirometry in stroke patients.Brazilian journal of physical therapyArticle
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Abstract
backgroundWhile there are several instruments in Brazil that measure motor function in patients after stroke, it is unknown whether the measurement properties of these instruments are appropriate.
objectiveTo identify the motor function instruments available in Brazil for patients after stroke. To assess the methodological quality of the studies and the results related to the measurement properties of these instruments.
methodTwo independent reviewers conducted searches on PubMed, LILACS, CINAHL, Web of Science, and Scopus. Studies that aimed to cross-culturally adapt an existing instrument or create a Brazilian instrument and test at least one measurement property related to motor function in patients after stroke were included. The methodological quality of these studies was checked by the COSMIN checklist with 4-point rating scale and the results of the measurement properties were analyzed by the criteria developed by Terwee et al.
resultsA total of 11 instruments were considered eligible, none of which were created in Brazil. The process of cross-cultural adaptation was inadequate in 10 out of 11 instruments due to the lack of back-translation or due to inappropriate target population. All of the instruments presented flaws in the measurement properties, especially reliability, internal consistency, and construct validity.
conclusionThe flaws observed in both cross-cultural adaptation process and testing measurement properties make the results inconclusive on the validity of the available instruments. Adequate procedures of cross-cultural adaptation and measurement properties of these instruments are strongly needed.
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