Abstract
Study Design
55 subjects with upper limb amputation were administered the T-MAP twice within one
week.
Purpose
To develop a timed measure of activity performance for persons with upper limb amputation
(T-MAP); examine the measure's internal consistency, test-retest reliability and validity;
and compare scores by prosthesis use.
Introduction
Measures of activity performance for persons with upper limb amputation are needed
The time required to perform daily activities is a meaningful metric that implication
for participation in life roles.
Methods
Internal consistency and test-retest reliability were evaluated. Construct validity
was examined by comparing scores by amputation level. Exploratory analyses compared
sub-group scores, and examined correlations with other measures.
Results
Scale alpha was 0.77, ICC was 0.93. Timed scores differed by amputation level. Subjects
using a prosthesis took longer to perform all tasks. T-MAP was not correlated with
other measures of dexterity or activity, but was correlated with pain for non-prosthesis
users.
Discussion
The timed scale had adequate internal consistency and excellent test-retest reliability.
Conclusions
Analyses support reliability and construct validity of the T-MAP.
Level of Evidence
2c “outcomes” research.
Keywords
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Quiz: #507
Record your answers on the Return Answer Form found on the tear-out coupon at the back of this issue or to complete online and use a credit card, go to JHTReadforCredit.com. There is only one best answer for each question.
- #1.The subjects were scored on
- a.time of performance
- b.independence and time of performance
- c.time and quality of performance
- d.a self-report instrument
- a.
- #2.How many patients were included in the investigation
- a.25
- b.35
- c.45
- d.55
- a.
- #3.The T-MAP demonstrated
- a.construct validity
- b.reliability
- c.both a and b (above)
- d.neither a nor b (above)
- a.
- #4.The T-MAP used 5 items adapted from the
- a.DASH
- b.REAI
- c.Mayo Clinic Prosthetic outcome measure
- d.JTHF test
- a.
- #5.Timed scores differed by the level of amputation
- a.true
- b.false
- a.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: May 06, 2017
Accepted:
March 30,
2017
Received in revised form:
March 23,
2017
Received:
August 17,
2016
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Published by Elsevier Inc. on behalf of Hanley & Belfus, an imprint of Elsevier Inc.
