Psychometric Properties of the Action Research Arm Test (Arat) Scale in Post-Stroke Patients—Spanish Population
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15515153 |
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| Authors | Jessica Fernández-Solana (0000-0001-9937-7753, Universidad de Burgos), Rocío Pardo-Hernández (0000-0003-0084-8848, Universidad de Burgos), Jerónimo J González‐Bernal (0000-0002-7298-9060, Universidad de Burgos), Esteban Sánchez-González (Universitat de Vic - Universitat Central de Catalunya), Josefa González‐Santos (0000-0003-3089-7018, Universidad de Burgos, corresponding author), Raúl Soto‐Cámara (0000-0002-9072-0364, Universidad de Burgos), Mirian Santamaría‐Peláez (0000-0002-4255-7355, Universidad de Burgos, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue | 22 |
| Pages | 14918-14918 |
| Publication date | 2022-11-13 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph192214918 |
| PMID | 36429637 |
| OpenAlex | W4309005556 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 38 |
The validation of measuring instruments in the field of health is a requirement before they can be used safely and reliably. The action research arm test (ARAT) tool is an instrument validated in numerous countries and languages and for different populations, and its use is widespread. The objective of this research was to determine the psychometric properties of ARAT for a sample composed of post-stroke patients. To achieve this, a psychometric analysis was performed, where internal consistency tests were carried out using Cronbach's alpha, correlations between items and item-total and half-level tests to verify their reliability. Regarding validity, criteria validity tests were performed, taking the motor function dimension of the Fugl-Meyer scale as gold standard, and convergent validity tests were performed by correlation with the FIM-FAM, ECVI-38 and Lawton and Brody scales. The results showed very good internal consistency as well as good criterion and convergent validity. In conclusion, the ARAT can be considered a valid and reliable instrument for the evaluation of upper limb function in post-stroke patients
Concurrent validity · Convergent validity · Criterion validity · Cronbach's alpha · Gold standard (test · Internal consistency · Physical medicine and rehabilitation · Physical therapy · Population · Psychometrics · Reliability (semiconductor · Scale (ratio · Statistics · Stroke (engine · Test (biology · Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders · Clinical Psychology · Engineering · Mathematics · Medicine · Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation · Psychology · Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
| Highly cited | No |
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